The Patient Is Receiving Sodium Bicarbonate Intravenously (IV) for Correction

The patient is receiving sodium bicarbonate intravenously (IV) for correction of acidosis secondary to diabetic coma. The nurse assesses cyanosis, slow respirations, and irregular pulse. What is the nurse's priority action?

A) Increase the rate of the infusion and continue to assess the patient for symptoms of acidosis.
B) Decrease the rate of the infusion and continue to assess the patient for symptoms of alkalosis.
C) Continue the infusion; the patient is still in acidosis.
D) Stop the infusion and notify the physician; the patient is in alkalosis.