ATI Med Surg Monroe College

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A nurse is reviewing the arterial blood gas results for a client in the ICU who has kidney failure and determines the client has respiratory acidosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A. Widened QRS complexes B. Hyperactive deep tendon reflexes C. Bounding peripheral pulses D. Warm, flushed skin

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Respiratory acidosis can cause hyperkalemia, leading to widened QRS complexes due to altered cardiac conduction.

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