7. a client is experiencing atelectasis. the ...
7. a client is experiencing atelectasis. the nurse anticipates that this client will have an alteration in a. ventilation. b. alveolar gas exchange. c. transportation of oxygen and carbon dioxide. d. systemic diffusion
Answer
# Answer:
a. Ventilation
# Brief Explanation:
Atelectasis is collapse of alveoli. It impairs ventilation - the movement of air in and out of the lungs. Alveolar gas exchange (b) is affected as a consequence of poor ventilation. Transportation of oxygen and carbon - dioxide (c) is related to blood - gas binding and circulation. Systemic diffusion (d) is about gas movement between blood and tissues. Ventilation is the most immediate alteration anticipated.