A Nurse Is Reviewing Acid-Base Laboratory Data on a Newborn

question 69

Multiple Choice

A nurse is reviewing acid-base laboratory data on a newborn admitted to the NICU for meconium aspiration. Which laboratory values should the nurse report to the physician? (Select all that apply.)

• A) pH: 7.35
• B) PCO₂: 49
• C) HCO₃-: 30
• D) PaO₂: 96

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Definitions:

Tolman

A psychologist known for his work in cognitive behaviorism, particularly the concept of latent learning and the use of cognitive maps.

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