A client has a prolonged fever.For which acid-base imbalance does the nurse assess the client further?

Name: A client has a prolonged fever.For which acid-base imbalance does the nurse assess the client further?
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Increased body temperature is associated with hypermetabolism and increases the rate at which hydrogen ions are produced.Increased bicarbonate production would lead to metabolic alkalosis.Hyperkalemia leads to metabolic acidosis.Having a fever would not directly lead to gas exchange problems.

A Client Has a Prolonged Fever