A nurse is reviewing the ABGs of a client who has pneumonia. The nurse should identify which of the following findings is an indication of respiratory acidosis.

"I changed the floor plan of our home to accommodate my father's wheelchair.”.

Choice A rationale:

This statement indicates acceptance of the role change as a caregiver for the aging parents. Making changes to the home to accommodate the father's wheelchair demonstrates the client's willingness to adapt and provide a suitable environment for caregiving.

Choice B rationale:

Feeling stressed out and overwhelmed does not necessarily indicate acceptance of the role change. It may reflect the challenges and emotional burden that come with caregiving but does not necessarily signify acceptance.

Choice C rationale:

Expressing frustration with caregiving does not necessarily indicate acceptance of the role change. It is normal to feel frustrated at times, especially when dealing with chronic illnesses, but acceptance involves embracing the responsibilities that come with the role.

Choice D rationale:

While the statement shows a willingness to learn and adapt to caregiving, it does not explicitly indicate acceptance of the role change. Acceptance involves acknowledging and embracing the new responsibilities and challenges fully.

Choice A rationale:
Increasing the intake of high-fiber foods is not relevant to managing dry mouth caused by benztropine. While fiber is essential for digestive health, it does not directly address the issue of dry mouth.
Choice B rationale:
Chewing sugarless gum can be helpful in promoting saliva production, but in Parkinson's disease, it can exacerbate swallowing difficulties and increase the risk of aspiration.
Choice C rationale:
Moistening the mouth with lemon-glycerin swabs is the appropriate recommendation. Lemon-glycerin swabs can help lubricate the mouth and provide relief from dryness, which is a common side effect of benztropine, an anticholinergic medication.
Choice D rationale:
Rinsing the mouth with nystatin is used to treat oral candidiasis (thrush), a fungal infection, and is not relevant to managing dry mouth caused by benztropine.