A patient in the emergency department presents with Kussmaul…
A patient in the emergency department presents with Kussmaul breathing, very thirsty and frequent urination. The following arterial blood gas has been analyzed: pH – 7.17 PaCO2 – 30 mmHg PaO2 – 95 mmHg HCO3 – 15 mEq/L What else should be assessed at this time to rule out this patients problem?
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A patient is receiving oxygen therapy via air-entrainment mask at 8 lpm with 30% FIO2. The patient is showing chest retractions breathing at a rate of 32 breaths/min, pulse rate of 110 bpm, SpO2 94%. what should the respiratory therapist do at this time?
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