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The Nurse Is Preparing to Analyze a Client's Arterial Blood

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The nurse is preparing to analyze a client's arterial blood gas results.List the steps in the order that the nurse should follow when analyzing this laboratory test.
1) Look at the PaCO2.
2) Look at the pH.
3) Evaluate the relationship between pH and PaCO2.
4) Look for compensation.
5) Evaluate the pH,HCO3,and base excess for a possible metabolic problem.
6) Look at the bicarbonate.
7) Evaluate oxygenation.


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