The nurse is concerned that a patient's arterial blood carbon dioxide level is increasing because this can contribute to the development of which of the following disorders?
1. hyperkalemia
2. hypokalemia
3. hypercalcemia
4. hypocalcemia
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Rationale: A rise in arterial blood carbon dioxide is a diagnostic indicator of acidosis. Acidosis contributes to hyperkalemia because excess hydrogen ions shift into the cells, forcing potassium out into the serum. The nurse should be concerned about the patient developing hyperkalemia. Acidosis does not contribute to the development of the other disorders.
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