The nurse is providing care to a client experiencing the acid-base balance of respiratory acidosis.Which effects does the nurse anticipate based on this diagnosis? Select all that apply. A) Increased CO₂ B) Vasoconstriction C) Decreased O₂ D) Decreased intracranial pressure (ICP) E) Increased pulse rate

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A) Respiratory acidosis is considered an alteration of acid-base balance. The client who is experiencing respiratory acidosis will have an increased CO₂ causing vasodilation (not vasoconstriction) and an increase in ICP (not decreased) and pulse rate. The nurse would also expect decreased O₂. B) Respiratory acidosis is considered an alteration of acid-base balance. The client who is experiencing respiratory acidosis will have an increased CO₂ causing vasodilation (not vasoconstriction) and an increase in ICP (not decreased) and pulse rate. The nurse would also expect decreased O₂. C) Respiratory acidosis is considered an alteration of acid-base balance. The client who is experiencing respiratory acidosis will have an increased CO₂ causing vasodilation (not vasoconstriction) and an increase in ICP (not decreased) and pulse rate. The nurse would also expect decreased O₂. D) Respiratory acidosis is considered an alteration of acid-base balance. The client who is experiencing respiratory acidosis will have an increased CO₂ causing vasodilation (not vasoconstriction) and an increase in ICP (not decreased) and pulse rate. The nurse would also expect decreased O₂. E) Respiratory acidosis is considered an alteration of acid-base balance. The client who is experiencing respiratory acidosis will have an increased CO₂ causing vasodilation (not vasoconstriction) and an increase in ICP (not decreased) and pulse rate. The nurse would also expect decreased O₂.

The Nurse Is Providing Care to a Client Experiencing the Acid-Base