Physiological AdaptationQuestion 1899 of 2368
A client has had large volumes of stomach contents removed by NG suction. Which complication should the nurse monitor for?
- Hyperkalemia and metabolic alkalosis
- Hypokalemia and metabolic alkalosis
- Hypokalemia and metabolic acidosis
- Hyperkalemia and metabolic acidosis
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Correct answer: Hypokalemia and metabolic alkalosis
Removing large volumes of stomach acid places the client at risk for low potassium and metabolic alkalosis.
Source: Nursing Advanced Skills (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Insert Nasogastric and Feeding Tubes: Routine Nursing Care of Clients with NG Tubes. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Physiological Adaptation"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026