A patient is diagnosed with respiratory acidosis.Which health problems should the nurse consider as causing this patient's diagnosis? (Select all that apply.)

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Chronic lung disease and shallow respirations both are associated with hypoventilation,which causes respiratory acidosis.A.C.Anxiety and hyperventilation are associated with respiratory alkalosis.F.Diabetes is associated with metabolic acidosis.B.Kidney failure is associated with metabolic acidosis.

A Patient Is Diagnosed with Respiratory Acidosis