A nurse evaluates a client's arterial blood gas values (ABGs): pH 7.30,PaO₂ 86 mm Hg,PaCO₂ 55 mm Hg,and HCO₃- 22 mEq/L.Which intervention should the nurse implement first?

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All interventions are important for clients with respiratory acidosis; this is indicated by the ABGs.However,the priority is assessing and maintaining an airway.Without a patent airway,other interventions will not be helpful.

A Nurse Evaluates a Client's Arterial Blood Gas Values (ABGs)