Which statements said by patients indicate that the nurse's teaching regarding prevention of acid-base imbalances is successful? (Select all that apply.)
a. "Baking soda is an effective and inexpensive antacid."
b. "I should take my insulin on time every day."
c. "My aspirin is on a high shelf away from children."
d. "I have reliable transportation to dialysis sessions."
e. "Fasting is a great way to lose weight rapidly."
c
ANS: B, C, D
Taking insulin as prescribed helps prevent diabetic ketoacidosis. Safeguarding aspirin from children prevents metabolic acidosis from increased acid intake. Regular dialysis reduces the risk of metabolic acidosis from decreased renal excretion of metabolic acid. Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate and should not be used as an antacid due to the risk of metabolic alkalosis. Fasting without carbohydrate intake is a risk factor for starvation ketoacidosis.
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