A client's PaCO₂is abnormal on an ABG report. Which of is the most likely be the medical diagnosis?

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PaCO2 (carbon dioxide pressure in arterial blood) is one of the measures used to evaluate respiratory function. An abnormal PaCO2 can indicate respiratory acidosis, which can be caused by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) among other respiratory disorders. Rheumatoid arthritis and sexually transmitted infections would not commonly result in abnormal ABG results, and an infection of the bladder and ureters would not affect PaCO2.

A Client's PaCO2 is Abnormal on an ABG Report

A Client's PaCO₂is Abnormal on an ABG Report