If a Patient Develops Acidosis, the Nurse Would Expect the Oxyhemoglobin

question 10

Multiple Choice

If a patient develops acidosis, the nurse would expect the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve to react in which manner?

• A)Shift to the right, causing more oxygen (O₂) to be released to the cells
• B)Shift to the left, allowing less O₂ to be released to the cells
• C)Show no change, allowing the O₂ concentration to remain stable
• D)Show dramatic fluctuation, allowing the O₂ concentration to increase

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