The nurse enters the client’s room for the first time in the…
The nurse enters the client’s room for the first time in the emergency department. The nurse observes the client lying supine and recognizes the use of accessory muscles and the inability to speak. Which action should the nurse take first?
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The nurse cares for the client who is sedated and being mechanically ventilated. The ventilator settings are as follows: A/C – rate of 24 breaths/min. Tidal Volume – 670 mL (client weight = 90kg) FIO2 – 0.4 ABG’s are the following: pH= 7.5 pCO2 = 28 mm Hg pO2 = 90 mm Hg HCO3 = 24 mEq/L Which action would most likely improve the client’s blood gases?
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