A client's PaCO2 is abnormal on an ABG report. Which of is the most likely be the medical diagnosis?
A) Rheumatoid arthritis
B) Sexually transmitted infection
C) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
D) Infection of the bladder and ureters
Ans: C
Arterial blood gases are laboratory tests used to assess and treat acid–base disorders. PaCO2 is the abbreviation for the partial pressure of carbon dioxide. The PaCO2 is influenced almost entirely by respiratory activity, with a disease such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease resulting in abnormal results.
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