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The Nurse Analyzes the Results of a Patient's Arterial Blood

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The nurse analyzes the results of a patient's arterial blood gases (ABGs) .Which finding would require immediate action?


A) The bicarbonate level (HCO3-) is 31 mEq/L.
B) The arterial oxygen saturation (SaO2) is 92%.
C) The partial pressure of CO2 in arterial blood (PaCO2) is 31 mm Hg.
D) The partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood (PaO2) is 59 mm Hg.

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