A Patient Presents to the Emergency Department Complaining of Sudden

question 23

Multiple Choice

A patient presents to the emergency department complaining of sudden onset of increased weakness and tingling of the lower extremities that has progressed to the upper arms. The patient is diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome. The patient's respiratory rate is 8; blood pressure is 86/48. The patient is being prepared for intubation. What would the nurse anticipate the blood gases to reveal?

• A) High pH
• B) High PaCO₂
• C) High HCO₃
• D) Low PaCO₂

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