The nurse is caring for a patient with hypovolemia secondary to severe diarrhea and vomiting. In evaluating the respiratory system for the patient, what does the nurse expect to find on assessment?
A. No changes, because respiratory system is not involved.
B. Increased respiratory rate, because the body perceives hypovolemia as hypoxia
C. Hypoventilation, because the respiratory system is trying to compensate for low ph
D. Normal respiratory rate, but a decrease oxygen saturation.
Answer: B.
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