When Admitting a Patient in Possible Respiratory Failure with a High

question 9

Multiple Choice

When admitting a patient in possible respiratory failure with a high PaCO₂, which assessment information will be of most concern to the nurse?

• A) The patient is somnolent.
• B) The patient's SpO₂ is 90%.
• C) The patient complains of weakness.
• D) The patient's blood pressure is 162/94.

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