ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Midterm Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has metabolic acidosis. The nurse should realize that which of the following findings contributes to the development of metabolic acidosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Salicylate intoxication causes metabolic acidosis by increasing acid levels in the blood. Vomiting causes alkalosis, hyperventilation causes respiratory alkalosis, and diarrhea (likely meant as diarrhea) can cause acidosis but is less specific here.
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Question 5 of 5
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