A patient who is lethargic and exhibits deep, rapid respirat…
A patient who is lethargic and exhibits deep, rapid respirations has the following arterial blood gas (ABG) results: pH 7.32, PaCO2 29 mm Hg, PaO2 88 mm Hg, and HCO3 16 mEq/L. How should the nurse interpret these results? Normal: pH (7.35 – 7.45), pCO2 (35 – 45), pO2 (80 – 100), HCO3 (22 – 26)
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A patient who was involved in a motor vehicle crash has had a tracheostomy placed to allow for continued mechanical ventilation. How should the nurse interpret the following arterial blood gas results: pH 7.48, PaCO2 32 mm Hg, PaO2 85 mm Hg, HCO3 17 mEq/L? Normal: pH (7.35 – 7.45), pCO2 (35 – 45), pO2 (80 – 100), HCO3 (22 – 26)
Read DetailsA patient with pneumonia has a fever of 101.4° F (38.6° C),…
A patient with pneumonia has a fever of 101.4° F (38.6° C), a nonproductive cough, and an O2 saturation of 88%. The patient is weak and needs assistance to get out of bed. Which patient problem should the nurse assign as the priority?
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