Upon admission, a patient presents with a respiratory rate o…
Upon admission, a patient presents with a respiratory rate of 38, BP 140/72, HR 128/min. The charge nurse is preparing equipment and medications to intubate. What action should the nurse complete next? LAB TEST PATIENT VALUE NORMAL VALUE pH 7.32 7.35-7.45 PaCO2 65 mmHg 35-45 mmHg HCO3 26 mEq/L 22-26 mEq/L PaO2 45 mmHg 80-100 mmHg
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