The nurse would expect to assess which metabolic condition in the client at the end of life who is vomiting?
A) Metabolic alkalosis
B) Metabolic acidosis
C) Respiratory alkalosis
D) Respiratory acidosis
A) Metabolic alkalosis
Explanation: A) Vomiting can lead to metabolic alkalosis from loss of gastric acid.
B) Vomiting can lead to metabolic alkalosis from loss of gastric acid.
C) Vomiting can lead to metabolic alkalosis from loss of gastric acid.
D) Vomiting can lead to metabolic alkalosis from loss of gastric acid.
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