A nasogastric (NG) tube inserted preoperatively is attached to low, intermittent suctions. A client with an NG tube exhi
Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2022 3:51 pm
A nasogastric (NG) tube inserted preoperatively is attached to low, intermittent suctions. A client with an NG tube exhibits these symptoms: He is restless; serum electrolytes are Na138, K 4.0, blood pH 7.53. This client is most likely experiencing:
A. Hyperkalemia
B. Hyponatremia
C. Metabolic acidosis
D. Metabolic alkalosis
A. Hyperkalemia
B. Hyponatremia
C. Metabolic acidosis
D. Metabolic alkalosis