As a Result of Dehydration, a Client's Epithelial Cells Are

As a result of dehydration, a client's epithelial cells are producing insufficient amounts of mucus. Consequently, the client's mucociliary blanket is compromised. Which of the following changes would the care provider anticipate as a direct result of this change?

A) Impaired function of the client's cilia
B) Decreased levels of oxygen saturation
C) Increased amounts of bacteria in the lungs
D) Increased carbon dioxide levels