ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals 100 Exam 4 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse understands that the major factor affecting oxygenation in a client who has fluid in the lungs is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: decreased diffusion of oxygen from the alveoli to the blood. When a client has fluid in the lungs, it impairs the exchange of gases in the alveoli, leading to decreased diffusion of oxygen into the bloodstream. This results in reduced oxygenation of the tissues. Poor tissue perfusion (choice
A) is related to circulation and not specific to oxygenation in the lungs. Decreased concentration of oxygen in the air (choice
B) is a general factor and not specific to fluid in the lungs. Lowered oxygen-carrying capacity (choice
C) refers to issues with hemoglobin, which is not the primary concern in a client with fluid in the lungs.
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