A client's blood gas analysis results show an increase in carbon dioxide level.What will the nurse most likely assess in this client?
A)Decreased respiration rate
B)Increased respiration rate
C)Increased blood pressure
D)Decreased bowel sounds

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Increased carbon dioxide levels in the blood indicate that the client is not effectively eliminating carbon dioxide through respiration. Therefore, the nurse will most likely assess an increased respiration rate as the body attempts to compensate for the acidosis caused by the increase in carbon dioxide.

A Client's Blood Gas Analysis Results Show an Increase in Carbon