When caring for a group of patients, which of the following individuals is at risk for metabolic alkalosis?
1. A patient with bulimia
2. A patient undergoing dialysis
3. A patient with a venous stasis ulcer
4. A patient with COPD
A patient with bulimia
Rationale: Metabolic alkalosis is caused by vomiting, diuretic therapy, or NG suction, among others. A bulimic client may engage in vomiting or indiscriminate use of diuretics. A client undergoing dialysis has kidney failure, which causes metabolic acidosis. A venous stasis ulcer does not result in an acid?base disorder. The client with COPD typically has hypercapnea and respiratory acidosis.
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