When Admitting a Patient with Possible Respiratory Failure with a High

question 5

Multiple Choice

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

• A) The patient is 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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