Description of Procedure
provide objective information about the patient's acid-base status, the underlying cause of an
imbalance and the body's ability to regulate pH.
Indications
Asthma, Cystic fibrosis, COPD
Lung Failure
Kidney Failure
Shock
Trauma
Uncontrolled diabetes
Asthma
Chronic...
ATI Diagnostic Procedure ABG ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT SPRING FALL -2022 LATEST SOLUTION GUARANTEED GRADE A+ STUDENT NAME PROCEDURE NAME REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER 16 Potential Complications Respiratory Acidosis Respiratory Alkalosis Metabolic Acid osis Metabolic Alkalosis Nursing Interventions Inform HCP. Determine the cause. Determine if the patient is compensating or a mixed disorder. Description of Procedure provide objective information about the patient's acid -base status, the underlying cause of an imbalance and the body's ability to regulate pH. Indications Asthma, Cystic fibrosis, COPD Lung Failure Kidney Failure Shock Trauma Uncontrolled diabetes Asthma Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Hemorrhage Drug Overdose Metabolic Disease Chemical Poisoning Interpretation of Findings Normal Levels: pH: 7.35-7.45 PaCO2: 35-45 mm Hg Bicarbonate: 22 -26 mEq/L PaO2: 80 -100 mm Hg SaO2: >95% Client Education After the blood is drawn, apply pressure for 5-10 minutes. Inform HCP or healthcare worker if bleeding continues after 10 minutes of pressure. Nursing Interventions (pre, intra, post) Check chart. -Confirm steady state. -Obtain and assemble equipment. -Explain procedure to patient and position patient. -Check Allen's test in selected wrist. -Thoroughly cleanse site with alcohol circling from center out. -If requested inject local anesthetic. -Palpate artery with wrist extended over towel to secure punct ure site. -Slowly/smoothly insert needle, bevel up, 45 degrees, until flash of blood is seen in needle hub. -Stop and allow syringe to fill. -Retract needle and apply pressure to site for 5 minutes. -Place needle in plugging device, -Mix blood sample well by rolling in place in ice slush. -Before leaving check site for bleeding and palpate pulse distal to puncture site. -Dispose of waste in sharps container. CONSIDERATIONS
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