The nurse recognizes that which pathophysiologic changes are occurring when caring for the client with respiratory acidosis? 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 an alteration of acid-base imbalance that is caused by decreased oxygen intake, resulting in an excess of dissolved carbon dioxide (increased CO₂). Vasodilatation, not vasoconstriction, occurs as a low pH results in relaxation of vascular smooth muscle by interrupting the normal function of calcium channels. Cerebral vasodilation results in increased intracranial pressure. The pulse rate increases in an attempt to compensate for oxygen deprivation. B)Respiratory acidosis is an alteration of acid-base imbalance that is caused by decreased oxygen intake, resulting in an excess of dissolved carbon dioxide (increased CO₂). Vasodilatation, not vasoconstriction, occurs as a low pH results in relaxation of vascular smooth muscle by interrupting the normal function of calcium channels. Cerebral vasodilation results in increased intracranial pressure. The pulse rate increases in an attempt to compensate for oxygen deprivation. C)Respiratory acidosis is an alteration of acid-base imbalance that is caused by decreased oxygen intake, resulting in an excess of dissolved carbon dioxide (increased CO₂). Vasodilatation, not vasoconstriction, occurs as a low pH results in relaxation of vascular smooth muscle by interrupting the normal function of calcium channels. Cerebral vasodilation results in increased intracranial pressure. The pulse rate increases in an attempt to compensate for oxygen deprivation. D)Respiratory acidosis is an alteration of acid-base imbalance that is caused by decreased oxygen intake, resulting in an excess of dissolved carbon dioxide (increased CO₂). Vasodilatation, not vasoconstriction, occurs as a low pH results in relaxation of vascular smooth muscle by interrupting the normal function of calcium channels. Cerebral vasodilation results in increased intracranial pressure. The pulse rate increases in an attempt to compensate for oxygen deprivation. E)Respiratory acidosis is an alteration of acid-base imbalance that is caused by decreased oxygen intake, resulting in an excess of dissolved carbon dioxide (increased CO₂). Vasodilatation, not vasoconstriction, occurs as a low pH results in relaxation of vascular smooth muscle by interrupting the normal function of calcium channels. Cerebral vasodilation results in increased intracranial pressure. The pulse rate increases in an attempt to compensate for oxygen deprivation.

The Nurse Recognizes That Which Pathophysiologic Changes Are Occurring When