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Question 1 of 5

The nurse analyzes the results of a patient's arterial blood gases (ABGs). Which finding would require immediate action?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: While all the values are abnormal, the low PaO2 level of 59 mm Hg indicates that the patient is at a critical point on the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve. At this level, a small decrease in PaO2 can lead to a significant drop in oxygen saturation and compromise tissue oxygenation.
Therefore, immediate intervention is necessary to improve the patient's oxygenation status.
Choice A (HCO3 of 31 mEq/L) may indicate metabolic alkalosis or compensation for respiratory acidosis; however, it does not require immediate action in this scenario.
Choice B (SaO2 of 92%) is slightly low but not critically low to require immediate action.
Choice C (PaCO2 of 31 mm Hg) is within the normal range and does not indicate immediate danger to the patient.

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