When attempting to achieve ventilation goals the respiratory care practitioner should assess the ________________.
A) PaO₂.
B) SaO₂.
C) PaCO₂.
D) HCO₃.

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The best indicator of ventilation is the patient's arterial PaCO₂ and secondarily the patient's pH.Ventilation goals are often expressed as maintenance of both PaCO₂ and pH levels within a specific range.

When Attempting to Achieve Ventilation Goals the Respiratory Care Practitioner