A Client Presents to an Emergency Department and Is Diagnosed

question 21

Multiple Choice

A client presents to an emergency department and is diagnosed with respiratory acidosis. A nurse caring for the client knows that respiratory acidosis may be caused by which conditions?

• A)Asthma
• B)Diabetes
• C)Pneumonia
• D)Emphysema

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Definitions:

Electroencephalography

A non-invasive procedure that records electrical activity of the brain using sensors placed on the scalp.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

A medical imaging technique used in radiology to form pictures of the anatomy and the physiological processes of the body in both health and disease.

Polygraph Test

A test that seeks to determine whether the test taker is telling the truth by measuring physiological responses such as respiration level, perspiration level, and heart rate. Also known as a lie detector test.

Physiological Variables

Biological factors that can vary among individuals or within an individual over time, influencing physical health.