ATI RN
ATI Nur 221 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who underwent a colon resection yesterday due to having a bowel obstruction. ABGs show metabolic alkalosis. The nurse expects this finding is because of:
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Rationale: Nasogastric suction removes gastric acid, causing metabolic alkalosis. Panic attacks cause respiratory alkalosis, ESRD causes acidosis, and epidurals don't affect acid-base.
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Question 5 of 5
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