The nurse is caring for a client with a pH of 7.32. Which medications would be appropriate to administer to a client with this condition?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Oral bicarbonate
2. Sodium chloride
3. Citrate salts
4. Potassium chloride
5. Ammonium chloride
Correct Answer: 1,3
Rationale 1: Oral bicarbonate is an agent used to treat acidosis.
Rationale 2: Sodium choloride is an agent used to treat alkalosis.
Rationale 3: Citrate salts are an agent used to treat acidosis.
Rationale 4: Potassium chloride is an agent used to treat alkalosis.
Rationale 5: Ammonium chloride is an agent used to treat alkalosis.
Global Rationale: Oral bicarbonate and citrate salts are agents used to treat acidosis. Sodium choloride, potassium chloride, and ammonium chloride are agents used to treat alkalosis.
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