Question

A client who complains of an ""acid stomach"" has been taking baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) regularly as a self-treatment. This may place the client at risk for which acid–base imbalance?

Answer 1

Answer: Metabolic Alkalosis

Explanation:

Excessive intake of sodium bicarbonate could result in taking in more than the kidney can eliminate. When the kidney is unable to eliminate this excess bicarbonate, this consequently results in the blood becoming very alkaline in a condition known as metabolic alkalosis.