The Nurse Is Admitting a Client Who Is in Possible

question 11

Multiple Choice

The nurse is admitting a client who is in possible respiratory failure with a high PaCO₂. Which of the following assessment information will be of most concern to the nurse?

• A)The client is somnolent.
• B)The client's SpO₂ is 90%.
• C)The client complains of weakness.
• D)The client's blood pressure is 162/94 mmHg.

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