The nurse would expect to assess which metabolic condition in the client at the end of life who is vomiting?
A) Metabolic alkalosis
B) Metabolic acidosis
C) Respiratory alkalosis
D) Respiratory acidosis

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Vomiting leads to a loss of stomach acid, which can result in metabolic alkalosis due to the decrease in hydrogen ion concentration.

The Nurse Would Expect to Assess Which Metabolic Condition in the Client