The nurse cares for a client with acute respiratory acidosis. Which central nervous system (CNS) manifestation will the nurse likely find?
A) Parasthesias
B) Dizziness
C) Anxiety
D) Papilledema
D) Papilledema
Explanation: A) Paresthesia's, dizziness, and anxiety are not manifestations of respiratory acidosis.
B) Paresthesia's, dizziness, and anxiety are not manifestations of respiratory acidosis.
C) Paresthesia's, dizziness, and anxiety are not manifestations of respiratory acidosis.
D) CNS manifestations of acidosis may include: confusion, headache, seizures, and coma. These symptoms are also the result of vasodilation-induced increased cerebral blood flow, which can increase intracranial pressure and result in manifestations such as papilledema (swelling of the optic disc).
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