A Client Is Admitted to the Unit with Chronic Obstructive

question 26

Multiple Choice

A client is admitted to the unit with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.Blood gas analysis indicates respiratory acidosis.Based on this data,the nurse plans care based on which priority diagnosis?

• A) Impaired Gas Exchange
• B) Ineffective Airway Clearance
• C) Impaired Mobility
• D) Anxiety

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