A patient is hospitalized with severe vomiting and colicky abdominal pain that is somewhat relieved with the vomiting. The health care provider orders an IV infusion of lactated Ringer's solution and placement of an NG tube. An appropriate collaborative problem for the nurse to identify for the patient at this time is

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Metabolic alkalosis is a complication of NG suction resulting from loss of HCl from the stomach. Volvulus and thromboembolism are not associated with NG placement. The patient is hydrated with IV fluids to avoid renal insufficiency or failure.

A Patient Is Hospitalized with Severe Vomiting and Colicky Abdominal