What type of acid-base imbalance should the nurse be most alert for in the client who has hypoxemia?
A. Reduced carbon dioxide production, alkalosis
B. Reduced carbon dioxide retention, alkalosis
C. Excess carbon dioxide production, acidosis
D. Excess carbon dioxide retention, acidosis
C
Hypoxemia (lower than normal blood oxygen level) causes some organs, tissues, and cells to have anaerobic metabolism. This situation leads to a buildup of carbon dioxide. Elevated levels of carbon dioxide lead to an increase in blood hydrogen ion levels and acidosis.
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A) Adolescents B) Young adults C) Middle adults D) The elderly
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