In Analyzing the Results of a Patient's Blood Gas Analysis

question 15

Multiple Choice

In analyzing the results of a patient's blood gas analysis, the nurse will be most concerned about an

• A) arterial oxygen tension (PaO₂) of 60 mm Hg.
• B) arterial oxygen saturation (SaO₂) of 91%.
• C) arterial carbon dioxide (PaCO₂) of 47 mm Hg.
• D) arterial bicarbonate level (HCO₃) of 27 mEq/L.

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