A patient with pneumonia is experiencing shunt ventilation. The nurse plans care for the patient based on which considerations?. Select all that apply.
A) Shunt ventilation is the normal state for a patient who has pneumonia.
B) Blood flow to the alveoli is compromised.
C) Blood is flowing past the alveoli but is not being oxygenated.
D) Ventilation is inadequate at the alveolar level.
E) Hypoxia may occur if the unaffected lung cannot compensate.
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