Question

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? 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. Bacterial over - growth and decreased absorption can lead to the production of organic acids. This causes a metabolic acidosis as the body's acid - base balance is disrupted due to non - respiratory factors.

Answer:

1. Metabolic acidosis