NCLEX-PN
Genitourinary NCLEX Questions Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for the client diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who is experiencing metabolic acidosis. Which statement best describes the scientific rationale for metabolic acidosis in this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In CKD, the kidneys fail to excrete acids (via ammonia) and reabsorb bicarbonate, leading to metabolic acidosis. Increased acid excretion would raise pH, RBC lifespan affects anemia, and vomiting causes alkalosis, not acidosis.
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