53. This client is most likely experiencing:

The correct answer is D. Metabolic alkalosis. (A) Sodium level is within normal limits. (B) Sodium level is within normal limits. (C) pH level is consistent with alkalosis. (D) With an NG tube attached to low, intermittent suction, acids are removed and a client will develop metabolic alkalosis.

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Question

This client is most likely experiencing:

Options

AHyperkalemia
BHyponatremia
CMetabolic acidosis
DMetabolic alkalosis

How the community answered

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A
11% (5)
B
7% (3)
C
27% (12)
D
55% (24)

Explanation

(A) Sodium level is within normal limits. (B) Sodium level is within normal limits. (C) pH level is consistent with alkalosis. (D) With an NG tube attached to low, intermittent suction, acids are removed and a client will develop metabolic alkalosis.

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#metabolic alkalosis#acid-base balance#NG suction#electrolytes

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