A client is experiencing atelectasis. The nurse anticipates that this client will have an alteration in
1. Ventilation.
2. Alveolar gas exchange.
3. Transportation of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
4. Systemic diffusion.
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Atelectasis affects lung compliance, which is a condition that needs to be present for adequate ventilation.
Rationale 2: Alveolar gas exchange is the diffusion of oxygen from the alveoli and into the pulmonary blood vessels, and occurs after ventilation.
Rationale 3: Transportation of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs in the blood.
Rationale 4: Systemic diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs between the capillaries and the tissues and cells.
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