A 59-year-old client is admitted to the ICU with severe pneu…
A 59-year-old client is admitted to the ICU with severe pneumonia. The client has been on high-flow oxygen via non-rebreather mask at 15 L/min for 30 minutes.Assessment Findings:Anxious, restless, using accessory musclesCyanosis of lips and fingertipsFatigue, decreased responsivenessVital Signs:HR: 128 bpmRR: 34/min, shallowBP: 152/90 mmHgTemp: 101.8°F (38.8°C)SpO₂: 82% on 15 L NRB maskABGs: pH 7.28, PaCO₂ 52 mmHg, PaO₂ 50 mmHg, HCO₃⁻ 24 mEq/LWhich assessment finding should the nurse report to the provider?
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