During an Assessment, the Nurse Becomes Concerned That a Client

Multiple Choice

During an assessment, the nurse becomes concerned that a client is at risk for developing metabolic alkalosis. What did the nurse assess that caused this concern?

A) Daily ingestion of a banana with breakfast
B) Daily weight consistent
C) Daily use of sodium bicarbonate for gastric upset
D) Daily use of prescribed nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for arthritic pain