ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Carugda Custom Exam Questions
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A nurse is taking care of a patient who is nauseous and vomiting. Which of the following acid-base imbalances should the nurse identify the patient is at risk for?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Metabolic alkalosis. Nausea and vomiting can lead to a loss of hydrochloric acid from the stomach, causing metabolic alkalosis due to decreased acidity in the body. Respiratory alkalosis (
A) is caused by hyperventilation, not vomiting. Metabolic acidosis (
C) is characterized by increased acidity, which is not typically associated with vomiting. Respiratory acidosis (D and E) is caused by retention of carbon dioxide, not loss due to vomiting.
Therefore, B is the most appropriate answer in this scenario.
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