A Patient's Arterial Blood Gas Analysis Shows a PaCO2 of 68

question 22

Multiple Choice

A patient's arterial blood gas analysis shows a PaCO2 of 68 mm Hg. What action should the nurse take first?

• A)Notify the physician.
• B)Remove the patient's oxygen mask.
• C)Place the patient in a left side-lying position.
• D)Have the patient breathe into a paper bag.

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