For a child who has ingested the remaining contents of an aspirin bottle,the nurse suspects signs and symptoms consistent with:
A) Metabolic acidosis
B) Metabolic alkalosis
C) Respiratory acidosis
D) Respiratory alkalosis

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A salicylate overdose may cause respiratory alkalosis because of hyperventilation.Aspirin overdose is not associated with metabolic acidosis,metabolic alkalosis or respiratory acidosis.

For a Child Who Has Ingested the Remaining Contents of an Aspirin