The Nurse Is Providing Care for a Client with an Undiagnosed

The nurse is providing care for a client with an undiagnosed illness. Calculations of the anion gap indicate an elevation, and the client is identified as being positive for metabolic acidosis. Which question does the nurse ask the client?

A) "Do you have a history of cardiac problems?"
B) "Have you noticed any respiratory distress?"
C) "Are you taking regular doses of aspirin?"
D) "Do you medicate for any stomach issues?"