ATI RN
ATI Fundamental Exam Chapter 25 Candile Questions
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The nurse is caring for a client with severe diarrhea. The nurse monitors the client closely understanding that this client is at risk for developing which acid-base disorder?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C, metabolic acidosis. Severe diarrhea leads to loss of bicarbonate through the gastrointestinal tract, causing a decrease in serum bicarbonate levels and metabolic acidosis. This results in an imbalance of acid-base levels. Respiratory alkalosis (choice
A) is caused by hyperventilation. Metabolic alkalosis (choice
B) is caused by excessive bicarbonate levels. Respiratory acidosis (choice
D) is due to retention of carbon dioxide. In summary, choice C is correct because severe diarrhea causes loss of bicarbonate leading to metabolic acidosis, while the other choices are incorrect as they do not align with the acid-base imbalance caused by severe diarrhea.
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