ATI RN
ATI Fundamental Exam Chapter 25 Candile Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a nasogastric tube that is attached to low suction. The nurse monitors the client closely for which acid-base disorder that is most likely to occur in this situation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Metabolic alkalosis. Low suction with a nasogastric tube can lead to excessive loss of hydrochloric acid from the stomach, resulting in metabolic alkalosis. The loss of acid causes an increase in blood pH and bicarbonate levels. Respiratory alkalosis (
A) is caused by hyperventilation, not related to low suction. Metabolic acidosis (
B) is characterized by low blood pH and bicarbonate levels, not expected in this situation. Respiratory acidosis (
C) results from inadequate ventilation leading to retention of carbon dioxide, not relevant here.
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