Multiple Choice
A patient had gastric surgery 10 days ago and continues to require gastric suction because of a paralytic ileus.The patient reports tingling in the fingers,has hypertonic reflexes,and has a respiratory rate of 8 breaths per minute that are deep in nature.The nurse recognizes that these symptoms are consistent with which diagnosis?
A) Respiratory alkalosis
B) Metabolic acidosis
C) Respiratory acidosis
D) Metabolic alkalosis
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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