The licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) is reviewing laboratory results for a patient with COPD. Which action does the LPN/LVN take if the ABG analysis shows a PaCO2 of 62 mm Hg?
A) Notify the registered nurse (RN) of the high laboratory result.
B) Have the patient breathe into a paper bag.
C) Increase the flow rate of the patient's nasal oxygen.
D) No action is necessary; this is a normal PaCO2 level.
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