When caring for a group of patients, the nurse realizes that which of the following health problems increases the risk for metabolic alkalosis?

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Bulimia, an eating disorder characterized by purging behaviors such as self-induced vomiting or misuse of laxatives, can lead to metabolic alkalosis due to the loss of stomach acid and the resulting increase in bicarbonate levels.

When Caring for a Group of Patients, the Nurse Realizes