Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and is short of breath. When reviewing the client's arterial blood gases (ABGs) which of the following conditions should the nurse anticipate the client to be experiencing?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Respiratory acidosis occurs due to impaired gas exchange and carbon dioxide retention in COPD.