The nurse is evaluating arterial blood gas results. What condition can cause an increase in PCO2?
a. Hypoxia
b. Hyperventilation
c. Pulmonary embolism
d. Obstructive lung disease
ANS: D
Obstructive lung disease causes an increase in PCO2. Hypoxia, hyperventilation, and pulmonary embolism cause a decrease in PCO2.
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