While reviewing acid-base analysis reports of a client who has electrical burns, a nurse finds metabolic acidosis in the client. Which medication does the nurse expect to be prescribed for the client?

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Sodium bicarbonate is commonly used to correct metabolic acidosis, which is indicated in the client's acid-base analysis report. Hydromorphone is an opioid pain medication, while silver sulfadiazine and mafenide acetate are topical medications used for wound healing and preventing infection in burn injuries.

While Reviewing Acid-Base Analysis Reports of a Client Who Has