The nurse is planning care for the client who has been admitted with severe metabolic alkalosis. Which of the following interventions does the nurse plan for this client?
1. Walking outside on the hospital grounds twice each day
2. Bath, linen change, physical therapy, and ambulation each morning
3. Waiting for late afternoon to complete all nursing activities
4. Scheduling nursing activities to allow for periods of rest
4. Scheduling nursing activities to allow for periods of rest
Rationale: The client with severe metabolic alkalosis is hypoxemic and has limited energy reserves. Spacing nursing activities throughout the day allows the client ample rest time. Scheduling activities all at the same time or that are too strenuous, such as walking outside, are not reasonable goals for the client in oxygen debt.
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