
The nurse is analyzing the results of a client's arterial blood gases (ABGs) . Which of the following findings require the most immediate action?
A) The arterial oxygen saturation (SaO2) is 92%.
B) The partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood (PaO2) is 59 mm Hg.
C) The partial pressure of CO2 in arterial blood (PaCO2) is 31 mm Hg.
D) The bicarbonate level (HCO3-) is 29 mmol/L.
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