The patient is on a ventilator.The health care provider has indicated concern about the patient's acid-base status.The nurse anticipates that the health care provider will determine the acid-base levels via:

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Arterial blood gas (ABG)analysis is an effective method of evaluating acid-base balance and oxygenation.PaO? is the partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood.When PaO? is within normal range,it has no primary role in acid-base regulation.SaO? is the percentage of hemoglobin molecules that are carrying as much oxygen as is possible (saturated).SaO?,however,has no direct effect on acid-base balance.Hypochloremia is abnormally low blood chloride level.Hyperchloremia is an abnormally high blood chloride level,which occurs with some types of acidosis,some renal conditions,and other electrolyte imbalances.Neither has unique signs and symptoms.

The Patient Is on a Ventilator