A nurse is caring for a client with a 15% carboxyhemoglobin level. Which clinical manifestations will the nurse expect to find in the client? Select all that apply.
A) Headache
B) Exertional dyspnea
C) Dizziness
D) Confusion
E) Tachycardia
A) Headache
B) Exertional dyspnea
C) Dizziness
Explanation: A) Low levels of carbon monoxide (CO) are normally present in the body because CO is the by product of some metabolic reactions. Carboxyhemoglobin levels of 1-2% is normal in non-smokers and up to 10% in individuals who smoke. Carboxyhemoglobin of 10-30% causes headache, exertional dyspnea, dizziness, nausea, and fatigue. Confusion occurs at levels of 30-50% and tachycardia occurs at levels of 50-60%.
B) Low levels of carbon monoxide (CO) are normally present in the body because CO is the by product of some metabolic reactions. Carboxyhemoglobin levels of 1-2% is normal in non-smokers and up to 10% in individuals who smoke. Carboxyhemoglobin of 10-30% causes headache, exertional dyspnea, dizziness, nausea, and fatigue. Confusion occurs at levels of 30-50% and tachycardia occurs at levels of 50-60%.
C) Low levels of carbon monoxide (CO) are normally present in the body because CO is the by product of some metabolic reactions. Carboxyhemoglobin levels of 1-2% is normal in non-smokers and up to 10% in individuals who smoke. Carboxyhemoglobin of 10-30% causes headache, exertional dyspnea, dizziness, nausea, and fatigue. Confusion occurs at levels of 30-50% and tachycardia occurs at levels of 50-60%.
D) Low levels of carbon monoxide (CO) are normally present in the body because CO is the by product of some metabolic reactions. Carboxyhemoglobin levels of 1-2% is normal in non-smokers and up to 10% in individuals who smoke. Carboxyhemoglobin of 10-30% causes headache, exertional dyspnea, dizziness, nausea, and fatigue. Confusion occurs at levels of 30-50% and tachycardia occurs at levels of 50-60%.
E) Low levels of carbon monoxide (CO) are normally present in the body because CO is the by product of some metabolic reactions. Carboxyhemoglobin levels of 1-2% is normal in non-smokers and up to 10% in individuals who smoke. Carboxyhemoglobin of 10-30% causes headache, exertional dyspnea, dizziness, nausea, and fatigue. Confusion occurs at levels of 30-50% and tachycardia occurs at levels of 50-60%.
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