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The Patient Has Been Diagnosed with Early Stage Pneumonia

Question 10

Multiple Choice

The patient has been diagnosed with early stage pneumonia.The nurse would anticipate which laboratory results?

A) Increased PaO₂ and increased PaCO₂
B) Decreased PaO₂ and normal PaCO₂
C) Normal PaO₂ and elevated PaCO₂
D) Decreased PaO₂ and increased PaCO₂

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