A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of intestinal obstruction. The healthcare provider prescribes intestinal suction via a nasoenteric decompression tube. The loss of which constituents associated with intestinal suctioning is most important to consider when caring for this client?1Protein enzymes2Energy carbohydrates3Vitamins and minerals4Water and electrolytes

Metabolic alkalosis

Explanation:

Metabolic alkalosis

Metabolic alkalosis is a physiological disorder that elevates the pH of the tissues beyond the healthy range (7.35–7.45). This would be the outcome of lower quantities of hydrogen ions, resulting in increased bicarbonate, or perhaps a logical consequence of reduced concentrations of bicarbonate. This leads to intestinal obstruction and has a nasogastric tube set to low continuous suction.

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