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Practice Question

A nurse is caring for a client who has COPD. The nurse should identify that the client is at risk for which of the following acid-base imbalances?

Answer Choices:

Correct Answer:

Respiratory acidosis

Rationale:

🌬️Clients with COPD retain CO₂ due to poor gas exchange, which leads to respiratory acidosis.

🧪The excess carbon dioxide results in a decreased blood pH, causing acidemia.

😮‍💨This condition reflects inadequate ventilation and is a chronic complication of COPD.

🚫COPD does not typically result in metabolic alkalosis, metabolic acidosis, or respiratory alkalosis unless accompanied by other conditions.

📌core message

COPD leads to CO₂ retention, causing respiratory acidosis due to inadequate ventilation.

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  • Category: LPN Nursing Exams
  • Subcategory: ATI Exams (LPN)
  • Domain: FUNDAMENTALS of Nursing (LPN ati)
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