NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Pharmacological Parenteral Therapies 7 Questions
Question 1 of 1
A client goes to the Emergency Department with acute respiratory distress and the following arterial blood gases (ABGs): pH 7.35, PCO2 40 mmHg, PO2 63 mmHg, HCO3 23, and oxygenation saturation (SaO2) 93%. Which of the following represents the best analysis of the etiology of these ABGs?
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Rationale: The low PO2 (63 mmHg) and SaO2 (93%) indicate hypoxia, as these values reflect inadequate oxygen in the blood. Normal pH, PCO2, and HCO3 rule out acid-base imbalances. TB, pneumonia, or pleural effusion may cause hypoxia but are not directly indicated by these ABGs.
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