A client's blood gas analysis results show an increase in carbon dioxide level. What will the nurse most likely assess in this client?
1. Decreased respiration rate.
2. Increased respiration rate.
3. Increased blood pressure.
4. Decreased bowel sounds.
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: An increase in carbon dioxide level will increase, not decrease, respirations.
Rationale 2: Of the three blood gases—hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon dioxide—that can trigger chemoreceptors, increased carbon dioxide concentration normally has the strongest effect on stimulating respiration.
Rationale 3: An increase in carbon dioxide level might not increase the client's blood pressure.
Rationale 4: An increase in carbon dioxide level has no effect on the client's bowel sounds.
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