A nurse assisting in the collection of data for a client who is in the early compensatory stage of hypovolemic shock.
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

Choice A rationale:

Hyperventilation is a compensatory mechanism for metabolic acidosis, not a cause. It helps to eliminate carbon dioxide, a weak acid, to balance the pH.

Choice B rationale:

Diarrhea causes loss of bicarbonate, a base, from the body. This can lead to metabolic acidosis as there is an excess of acids.

Choice C rationale:

Salicylate intoxication can cause both respiratory alkalosis and metabolic acidosis. However, it is not the most common cause of metabolic acidosis.

Choice D rationale:

Vomiting leads to loss of gastric acid, a strong acid. This usually results in metabolic alkalosis, not acidosis.

Choice A rationale:

The medication should be dropped into the conjunctival sac, which is the space between the lower eyelid and the eyeball. This is the correct method for administering ophthalmic drops.

Choice B rationale:

The eyedropper should not touch any part of the eye, including the sclera, to avoid contamination and potential infection.

Choice C rationale:

It is not necessary to don sterile gloves when administering ophthalmic drops. Clean gloves or hand hygiene is sufficient.

Choice D rationale:

Rubbing the eye after instilling medication can cause irritation and may disperse the medication, reducing its effectiveness.