NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Medical Surgical Practice Questions Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client's arterial blood gas values are as follows: pH, 7.31; PaO2, 80 mm Hg; PaCO2, 65 mm Hg; HCO3ˆ’, 36 mEq/L. The nurse should assess the client for?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The ABG shows uncompensated respiratory acidosis (low pH, high PaCO2) with adequate oxygenation (PaO2 80). Irritability is a symptom of CO2 retention. Cyanosis requires lower PaO2. Flushed skin and anxiety are less specific.
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