For a child who has ingested the remaining contents of an aspirin bott

For a child who has ingested the remaining contents of an aspirin bottle, the nurse suspects signs and symptoms consistent with:

1. Metabolic acidosis
2. Metabolic alkalosis
3. Respiratory acidosis
4. Respiratory alkalosis

ANSWER

ANS: 4
A salicylate overdose may cause respiratory alkalosis because of hyperventilation. Aspirin over-dose is not associated with metabolic acidosis, metabolic alkalosis or respiratory acidosis.