A Patient Admitted with Heart Failure Has Had Arterial Blood

question 18

Multiple Choice

A patient admitted with heart failure has had arterial blood gases drawn. Which findings would the nurse expect? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

• A) Low PO₂
• B) pH under 7.35
• C) pH over 7.45
• D) Normal values
• E) High PO₂

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