For a 34-year-old client in renal failure who develops acidosis, the nurse would assess for
a. drowsiness.
b. hypoventilation.
c. muscle hyperactivity.
d. paresthesias.
A
Metabolic acidosis may be accompanied by compensatory hyperventilation and other manifesta-tions of acidemia, such as lethargy, stupor, and hypotension.
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