Place the steps for analyzing arterial blood gases in the proper order.
1)Assess HCO₃¯ level for metabolic abnormalities
2)Assess PaO₂ for hypoxemia
3)Examine PaCO₂ for acidosis or alkalosis
4)Re-examine pH to determine level of compensation
5)Examine pH for acidemia or alkalemia
A) 5, 1, 2, 4, 3
B) 2, 5, 3, 1, 4
C) 1, 2, 4, 3, 5
D) 1, 3, 4, 5, 2

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A methodic approach when assessing arterial blood gases allows the nurse to detect subtle changes.A methodic approach includes look at the PaO₂ level,look at the pH level,look at the PaCO₂ level,look at theHCO₃¯ ,and look again at the pH level.

Place the Steps for Analyzing Arterial Blood Gases in the Proper