The nurse cares for a client experiencing prolonged vomiting resulting in metabolic alkalosis. Which physiologic effect of alkalosis does the nurse recognize?
A) Movement of potassium out of the cells in exchange for hydrogen into the cells.
B) Increased level of free calcium blocking sodium channels.
C) Increased glycolysis and utilization of phosphate.
D) Decreased cardiac contractility.

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The Answer of The nurse cares for a client experiencing prolonged vomiting resulting in metabolic alkalosis. Which physiologic effect of alkalosis does the nurse recognize?
A) Movement of potassium out of the cells in exchange for hydrogen into the cells.
B) Increased level of free calcium blocking sodium channels.
C) Increased glycolysis and utilization of phosphate.
D) Decreased cardiac contractility.

The Nurse Cares for a Client Experiencing Prolonged Vomiting Resulting