A client has severe metabolic alkalosis. Which nursing diagnosis does the nurse choose as the client's priority problem?
a. Fluid volume excess related to reduced kidney function
b. Fluid volume deficit related to increased insensitive fluid loss through lungs
c. Risk for impaired skin integrity related to accompanying peripheral edema
d. Risk for injury related to increased neuronal sensitivity from hypocalcemia
D
Metabolic alkalosis is manifested by a high pH, which causes serum calcium to bind and reduces the concentration of free calcium. This relative hypocalcemia increases the risk for increased neuromuscular activity, including tetany and seizures.
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