A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing moderate metabolic alkalosis. Which action should the nurse take?
a. Monitor daily hemoglobin and hematocrit values.
b. Administer furosemide (Lasix) intravenously.
c. Encourage the client to take deep breaths.
d. Teach the client fall prevention measures.
ANS: D
The priority nursing care for a client who is experiencing moderate metabolic alkalosis is providing client safety. Clients with metabolic alkalosis have muscle weakness and are at risk for falling. The other nursing interventions are not appropriate for metabolic alkalosis.
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