What type of acid-base imbalance could occur in a client experiencing nausea and vomiting?

Question 1

What type of acid-base imbalance could occur in a client experiencing nausea and vomiting?

Question 2

What independent caring interventions might be implemented for a client with nausea and vomiting to prevent an acid-base imbalance?

Linking the concept of digestion with the concept of fluids and electrolytes:

Question 3

Healthy individuals are able to balance fluid intake with fluid loss. How does nausea and vomiting impact fluid balance?

Question 4

How can the nurse promote normal fluid and electrolyte balance in the client with digestive abnormalities?

Question 5

How do digestion disorders impact the nutritional status of an individual?

Question 6

What collaborative care strategies could promote healthy digestion to aid in nutritional absorption?

Question 7

Explain how collaborative care strategies, used long term, could have a negative impact on nutrition. (Hint: Medications used for GERD.)