A Diabetic Patient's Arterial Blood Gas (ABG)results Are PH 7

question 11

Multiple Choice

A diabetic patient's arterial blood gas (ABG) results are pH 7.28; PaCO₂ 34 mm Hg; PaO₂ 85 mm Hg; HCO₂^- 18 mEq/L.The nurse would expect which finding?

• A) Intercostal retractions
• B) Kussmaul respirations
• C) Low oxygen saturation (SpO₂)
• D) Decreased venous O₂ pressure

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