The nurse is reviewing the diagnostic test results for a client on the pulmonary care unit. Based on this information, what diagnostic test result would best lead to stimulation of the medulla to increase respirations?
A) Low carbon dioxide
B) High carbon dioxide
C) High oxygen
D) Low pH
D
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An excess of carbon dioxide in the blood of a healthy person lowers the pH of the blood. This drop in pH leads to stimulation of the medulla to increase respirations, which provides a means for blowing off excess carbon dioxide.
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