Which of the Following Findings Indicates to the Nurse That

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following findings indicates to the nurse that a patient with acute respiratory distress who has no history of chronic lung disease is in acute respiratory failure?

• A) pH of 7.34
• B) Arterial partial pressure of oxygen (PaO₂)of 45 mm Hg
• C) Arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO₂)of 50 mm Hg
• D) Evidence of respiratory muscle fatigue

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