A Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Is Anxious

question 22

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a client who is anxious and dizzy following a traumatic experience. The arterial blood gas findings include a pH level of 7.48, partial pressure of oxygen at 110, partial pressure of carbon dioxide at 25, and bicarbonate at 2D. Which initial intervention does the nurse implement?

• A) Administer antidepressants.
• B) Administer oxygen through a mask.
• C) Encourage the client to breathe into a paper bag.
• D) Administer sodium bicarbonate intravenously.

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