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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