Which of these clinical manifestations might you find with metabolic alkalosis? Select all that
apply.
a. Increased respiratory rate
b. Tetany
c. Increased risk for seizures
d. Hyperthermia
e. Neuromuscular irritability
b, c, e
Alkalosis produces nervous system manifestations and might include signs and symptoms of
stimulation such as nervousness, tingling, overexcitability, and tetany that may lead to seizures. A
patient with epilepsy is at increased risk of seizure activity. An increased respiratory rate might be
noted as a compensatory mechanism but is unpredictable and unreliable.
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