A nurse is caring for a client who has been experiencing prolonged vomiting prior to being admitted to a hospital. The client has experienced development of metabolic alkalosis. Which of the following are manifestations of alkalosis (bicarbonate excess) ?
A) Tetany, soft tissue calcification
B) Dizziness, tingling of fingers and toes, carpopedal spasm
C) Kussmaul respirations, confusion, increased respiratory rate
D) Impaired mentation, tingling of fingers and toes, depressed respirations
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