A 3-year-old girl consumes 15 325mg aspirin tablets. The initial acid-base disturbance that would be expected to be observed in this patient is:
A. Metabolic acidosis
B. Metabolic alkalosis
C. Respiratory acidosis
D. Respiratory alkalosis
Answer:D
A 3-year-old girl consumes 15 325mg aspirin tablets. The initial acid-base disturbance that would be expected to be observed in this patient is:
A. Metabolic acidosis B. Metabolic alkalosis C. Respiratory acidosis D. Respiratory alkalosis