A patient admitted to the emergency department following a m…
A patient admitted to the emergency department following a motor vehicle accident with chest injuries complains that it hurts to breathe. The patient’s respiratory rate is 8 and very shallow. The nurse was in anticipation of the following results on the ABG’s? Normal Values: pH: 7.35-7.45, PCO2: 35 mm Hg – 45 mm Hg, pO2: 75 mm Hg – 100 mmHg, HCO3: 22 mEq/L – 26 mEq/L, O2 saturation > 95%
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