The Client Is Receiving Sodium Bicarbonate Intravenously (IV)for Correction of Acidosis

Multiple Choice

The client is receiving sodium bicarbonate intravenously (IV) for correction of acidosis secondary to diabetic coma.The nurse assesses the client to be lethargic,confused,and breathing rapidly.Which is the nurse's priority response to the current situation?

A) Stop the infusion and notify the physician because the client is in alkalosis.
B) Decrease the rate of the infusion and continue to assess the client for symptoms of alkalosis.
C) Continue the infusion, because the client is still in acidosis, and notify the healthcare provider.
D) Increase the rate of the infusion and continue to assess the client for symptoms of acidosis.