A nurse is caring for a patient with a nasogastric (NG) tube…
A nurse is caring for a patient with a nasogastric (NG) tube to continuous suction. The patient becomes weak, has shallow respirations, and an ABG reveals: pH: 7.48 PaCO₂: 46 mmHg HCO₃⁻: 30 mEq/L Which physician order should the nurse question?
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