A postoperative patient who received IV morphine 1 hour ago…
A postoperative patient who received IV morphine 1 hour ago is difficult to arouse. Assessment findings include: Respiratory rate: 8/min SpO₂: 95% on room air Shallow respirations The nurse obtains the following ABG results: pH = 7.28 PaCO₂ = 58 mm Hg PaO₂ = 88 mm Hg HCO₃⁻ = 24 mEq/L Which interpretation by the nurse is most accurate?
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