Question

28 of 50 the nurse caring for a client with a small bowel obstruction monitors for complications of this condition. which acid - base imbalance would the nurse most likely expect to occur in this condition? rationale, strategy, reference, tip answer options 1 metabolic acidosis 2 metabolic alkalosis 3 respiratory acidosis 4 respiratory alkalosis

Explanation:

In small bowel obstruction, fluid and electrolytes accumulate in the bowel lumen. Loss of bicarbonate - rich fluid leads to metabolic acidosis. Metabolic acidosis occurs due to the retention of acidic substances and loss of bicarbonate. Respiratory acid - base imbalances are related to ventilation issues. Metabolic alkalosis is not typical in small bowel obstruction as there is no net gain of bicarbonate or loss of acid in the typical mechanisms of small bowel obstruction.

Answer:

1. Metabolic acidosis