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17.04.2020 • 
Biology

An older adult client had been admitted with a diagnosis of emphysema and COPD, and the client has been experiencing shortness of breath and low SaO2 levels evidenced by pallor and a SaO2 reading of 88%. What would be an appropriate nursing diagnosis for this client?

a.Altered oxygen levels related to impaired gas exchange AEB cyanosis and low SaO2 levels
b.Impaired gas exchange related to altered oxygen levels, AMB cyanosis, and low SaO2 levels
c.Impaired oxygen-carrying capacity of lungs related to emphysema and COPD
d.Alveolar-capillary membrane changes related to emphysema and COPD AMB cyanosis and SaO2 levels

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