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The Nurse Cares for Four Clients with Acid-Base Imbalances

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The nurse cares for four clients with acid-base imbalances. Which client is most likely experiencing metabolic alkalosis?


A) Adult who has had lactated Ringer's solution infusing for 72 hours.
B) Adolescent with a diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis.
C) Older adult with a diagnosis of salicylate poisoning.
D) Child with severe diarrhea.

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