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Critical Care exam 1: Respiratory Practice Questions and Answers. (Graded A)
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1) A nurse is caring for a patient with ARDS. The nurse views the ABG. What value should the nurse report to the physician? pH: 7.35 PaCO2: 26mmhg PaO2:95 HCO3: 22 a) PaCO2 b)pH c)HCO3 d)PaO2 - ANSWER-a The normal range for PaCO2 is 35-45. This patient is experiencing a superimposed ...
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