When Admitting a Patient with Possible Respiratory Failure and a High

question 20

Multiple Choice

When admitting a patient with possible respiratory failure and a high PaCO₂,which assessment information should be immediately reported to the health care provider?

• A)The patient is very somnolent.
• B)The patient complains of weakness.
• C)The patient's blood pressure is 164/98.
• D)The patient's oxygen saturation is 90%.

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