A patient is hospitalized with severe vomiting and colicky abdominal pain that is somewhat relieved with the vomiting.The physician suspects an intussusception and orders placement of an nasogastric (NG)tube while determining whether surgery is indicated.What is an appropriate collaborative problem for the nurse to identify for the patient at this time?

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Intussusception can lead to vomiting, which can cause a loss of stomach acid. This loss can result in metabolic alkalosis, a condition where the blood becomes too alkaline due to the excessive loss of hydrochloric acid from the stomach.

A Patient Is Hospitalized with Severe Vomiting and Colicky Abdominal