A patient is demonstrating poor exhalation. The nurse realizes that this patient is at risk for developing which of the following?

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Poor exhalation can result in increased carbon dioxide levels in the body, which can lead to respiratory acidosis and other complications. Pleurisy, pulmonary edema, and reduced oxygen capacity of red blood cells are not directly related to poor exhalation.

A Patient Is Demonstrating Poor Exhalation