Question

A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted to an acute care facility because of an acute respiratory infection. When assessing the client's respiratory status, which finding should the nurse anticipate?

a. An inspiratory-expiratory (I:E) ratio of 2:1

b. A transverse chest diameter twice that of the anteroposterior diameter

c. An oxygen saturation of 99%

d. A respiratory rate of 12 breaths/minute

Answer 1

The nurse should anticipate an oxygen saturation of 99% when assessing the respiratory status of a client with COPD and an acute respiratory infection.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is c. An oxygen saturation of 99%. In the case of a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who is admitted to an acute care facility due to an acute respiratory infection, a high oxygen saturation level indicates adequate oxygenation which is an anticipated finding.