NCLEX-RN
Fluid and Electrolytes NCLEX RN Questions Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse recognizes which of the following are potential causes of metabolic alkalosis? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Metabolic alkalosis is caused by an increase in bicarbonate or loss of acid. Vomiting (
A) leads to loss of gastric acid, increasing bicarbonate. Antacids (
C) neutralize acid, raising bicarbonate levels. Hypokalemia (E) can cause hydrogen ion shifts, contributing to alkalosis. Diarrhea (
B) causes bicarbonate loss, leading to acidosis, not alkalosis. Starvation (
D) is associated with ketoacidosis, not alkalosis.
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