Which of the below are nursing diagnoses for a client with respiratory acidosis? (Select all that apply.)
a. ineffective breathing pattern
b. deficient knowledge
c. acute confusion
d. ineffective peripheral tissue perfusion
e. impaired gas exchange
A, B, E
Nursing diagnoses for a client with respiratory acidosis would include: ineffective breathing pattern, deficient knowledge, and impaired gas exchange. The nursing diagnoses of acute confusion and ineffective peripheral tissue perfusion are most applicable to a client with respiratory alkalosis.
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