A nurse is collecting data on a client who has urinary retention. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

Choice A reason: Metabolic alkalosis is a condition in which the blood pH is elevated due to an excess of bicarbonate or a loss of acid. It can be caused by nausea and vomiting, as they result in the loss of gastric acid and the retention of bicarbonate.

Choice B reason: Respiratory acidosis is a condition in which the blood pH is lowered due to an accumulation of carbon dioxide. It can be caused by hypoventilation, airway obstruction, or lung diseases. It is not related to nausea and vomiting.

Choice C reason: Metabolic acidosis is a condition in which the blood pH is lowered due to an excess of acid or a loss of bicarbonate. It can be caused by diabetic ketoacidosis, renal failure, or lactic acidosis. It is not caused by nausea and vomiting.

Choice D reason: Respiratory alkalosis is a condition in which the blood pH is elevated due to a loss
carbon dioxide. It can be caused by hyperventilation, anxiety, fever, or aspirin overdose. It is not common in clients who have nausea and vomiting.

Choice A reason: Doing wheelchair exercises sitting in the chair is a correct statement, as it helps to prevent pressure ulcers, improve circulation, and maintain muscle tone.

Choice B reason: Using a suppository every night to have a bowel movement is an incorrect statement, as it indicates a dependence on laxatives and a lack of bowel training. The adolescent should be taught to establish a regular bowel routine, use natural methods such as abdominal massage and digital stimulation, and avoid overuse of laxatives.

Choice C reason: Needing to catheterize oneself twice a day is a correct statement, as it helps to prevent urinary tract infections, bladder distension, and kidney damage.

Choice D reason: Carrying a water bottle with me because I drink a lot of water is a correct statement, as it helps to prevent dehydration, constipation, and urinary tract infections.