A nurse assesses a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition.For which adverse effects related to an acid-base imbalance should the nurse assess? (Select all that apply.)

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A client receiving total parenteral nutrition is at risk for metabolic alkalosis.Manifestations of metabolic alkalosis include positive Chvostek's sign,normal or low blood pressure,increased heart rate,skeletal muscle weakness,and anxiety and irritability.

A Nurse Assesses a Client Who Is Receiving Total Parenteral