ATI RN
ATI Nurs285 Med Surg Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
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: C
Rationale: Respiratory acidosis is common in COPD exacerbations due to CO2 retention from impaired gas exchange, especially when short of breath.
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Question 5 of 5
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