[Verified Answer]: The nurse is caring for a client who…

The nurse is caring for a client who reports shortness of breath and fatigue. Which clinical findings would indicate impaired gas exchange related to pathophysiological changes? Select four (4) that apply. Heart rate of 60 beats per minute Use of accessory muscles during respiration Cyanosis of the lips and fingertips Oxygen saturation of 88% on room air Hemoglobin level of 15 g/dL Increased PaCO2 levels on arterial blood gas (ABG) results