Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
Full-length
A client is admitted for COPD. Which findings would require the nurse's immediate attention?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Restlessness and confusion. Respiratory failure may be signaled by excessive somnolence, restlessness, aggressiveness, confusion, central cyanosis and shortness of breath. When these findings occur, arterial blood gases (ABGs) should be obtained.