A Client Has Just Experienced a 90-Second Tonic-Clonic Seizure and Has

question 22

Multiple Choice

A client has just experienced a 90-second tonic-clonic seizure and has these arterial blood gas values: pH 6.88,HCO₃^- 22 mEq/L,PCO₂ 60 mm Hg,PO₂ 50 mm Hg.Which intervention by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A) Apply oxygen by mask or nasal cannula.
• B) Apply a paper bag over the client's nose and mouth.
• C) Administer 50 mL of sodium bicarbonate intravenously.
• D) Administer 50 mL of 20% glucose and 20 units of regular insulin.

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