Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 81%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who is in the early stages of hypoxia and is receiving oxygen therapy. When collecting data from this client, the nurse should expect to find which of the following early indications of hypoxia?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Early signs of hypoxia include tachypnea, restlessness, and hypertension due to sympathetic nervous system activation.