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The Client Was Admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

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The client was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) for respiratory acidosis secondary to smoke inhalation and exposure to caustic gases. After placement of an endotracheal tube and connection to a mechanical ventilator, the arterial blood gas results are pH = 7.28; partial pressure of oxygen (PaO2) = 85; partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO2) = 60. What changes to care does the nurse anticipate?


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