ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2019 with NGN Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the following ABG results for a postoperative client: pH 7.27, PaCO2 49 mm Hg, PaO2 65 mm Hg, HCO 22 mEq/L. The nurse should interpret the findings as which of the following imbalances?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Low pH (7.27) and high PaCO2 (49 mm Hg) with normal HCO3 indicate respiratory acidosis from hypoventilation retaining CO2.
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