A client is demonstrating a diminished ability to exhale.The nurse realizes this client is at risk for developing:

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Diminished ability to exhale puts the client at risk for increased carbon dioxide levels because the client may retain carbon dioxide in the body. This can lead to respiratory acidosis and other complications. Pleurisy is inflammation of the lining of the lungs and chest wall and is not related to diminished ability to exhale. Congestive heart failure is a condition where the heart cannot pump blood effectively and is not directly related to a diminished ability to exhale. Reduced oxygen capacity may occur if the client is not able to inhale sufficient amounts of oxygen, as seen in conditions such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

A Client Is Demonstrating a Diminished Ability to Exhale