A diabetic client is admitted to a healthcare facility for diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and altered mental status. The arterial blood gas (ABG) report of the client shows decreased pH and decreased HCO3–
What immediate action should the nurse take? A) Give a bicarbonate infusion.
B) Give Ringer's solution.
C) Notify the physician.
D) Apply a rebreathing mask.
C
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The nurse should immediately notify the physician because the findings suggest the client has metabolic acidosis. An infusion of bicarbonate or Ringer's solution should be given only after receiving instructions from the physician. Rebreathing masks are used in the management of respiratory alkalosis and not metabolic acidosis.
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