Questions: Which condition may arise because of nasogastric tube drainage?
Pneumonia
Constipation
Urinary retention
Metabolic alkalosis
Transcript text: Which condition may arise because of nasogastric tube drainage?
Pneumonia
Constipation
Urinary retention
Metabolic alkalosis
Solution
The answer is the fourth one: Metabolic alkalosis.
Explanation for each option:
Pneumonia: This condition is not directly caused by nasogastric tube drainage. However, there is a risk of aspiration pneumonia if the tube is not properly managed, but it is not a primary condition arising from the drainage itself.
Constipation: Nasogastric tube drainage does not typically cause constipation. Constipation is more related to factors such as diet, hydration, and bowel motility.
Urinary retention: This condition is unrelated to nasogastric tube drainage. Urinary retention is usually associated with issues in the urinary system, such as prostate problems or neurological conditions.
Metabolic alkalosis: This condition can arise because of nasogastric tube drainage. The drainage can lead to the loss of stomach acids (hydrochloric acid), which can result in a higher pH level in the body, leading to metabolic alkalosis.
Summary:
Nasogastric tube drainage can lead to metabolic alkalosis due to the loss of stomach acids, which disrupts the body's acid-base balance.