A client comes to the emergency department following an overdose of aspirin, which is an acidic drug. The nurse should anticipate administering which of the following?
A. Intravenous fluids to flush the kidneys
B. Ammonium chloride to increase metabolism in the liver
C. Sodium bicarbonate to alter the client's serum pH
D. Intravenous proteins to bind the aspirin
Answer: C
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