A patient is brought to the emergency department due to loss…
A patient is brought to the emergency department due to loss of consciousness after using opioids and sedatives. Upon arrival the respiratory rate is 6 and the pulse oximeter shows 85% on room air. Which findings would the nurse expect to assess on an arterial blood gas? Normal Values:pH: 7.35-7.45PaO2: 80-100PaCO2: 35-45HCO3: 22-26SaO2:>94%
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