A 75-year-old woman comes into the clinic with complaints of muscle twitching,nausea,and headache.She tells the nurse that she has been taking sodium bicarbonate five or six times a day for the past 3 weeks.The nurse will assess for which potential problem that may occur with overuse of sodium bicarbonate?

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Overuse of sodium bicarbonate can lead to metabolic alkalosis, which is characterized by increased pH levels and decreased levels of acid in the blood. Symptoms include muscle twitching, nausea, and headaches.

A 75-Year-Old Woman Comes into the Clinic with Complaints of Muscle