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Box 11-27

If your patient has metabolic alkalosis, make sure you document the following information:

  • vital signs
  • IV therapy
  • interventions and the patient's response
  • medications
  • intake and output
  • oxygen therapy
  • notification of the practitioner
  • safety measures
  • serum electrolyte levels and ABG results
  • patient teaching performed and the patient's response.