A client is experience tachypnea with anxiety and is "hyperventilating." Based on this assessment, which finding does the nurse anticipate for this client?
1. Pleuritic pain.
2. Congestive heart failure.
3. Increased carbon dioxide levels.
4. Reduced oxygen capacity.
Correct Answer: 3
During expiration, the carbon dioxide is expelled. Poor exhalation that occurs with hyperventilation leads to retention of carbon dioxide. Pleurisy results in pleuritic pain. This client is not at risk for developing congestive heart failure. The client's oxygen capacity at this time is increased.
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