A Nurse Recognizes That a Patient Diagnosed with COPD Has

question 1

Multiple Choice

A nurse recognizes that a patient diagnosed with COPD has a rising level of partial pressure of carbon dioxide (CO₂) in arterial blood (PaCO₂) .How should the nurse interpret this assessment?

• A) More arterial O₂ is available than is needed.
• B) The ventilation-perfusion ratio is becoming balanced.
• C) Respiratory acidosis has begun.
• D) The anticholinergic medications are effective.

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