ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 300 Day Exam 4 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with the following arterial blood gas (ABG) results: pH 7.17, PaCO2 47 mmHg, Pa02 82 mmHg, HCO3 29 mEq/L. The nurse would interpret these results as:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Low pH (7.17) and high PaCO2 (47 mmHg) indicate respiratory acidosis, with elevated HCO3 (29 mEq/L) showing partial compensation.
Question 2 of 5
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Question 3 of 5
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Question 4 of 5
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Question 5 of 5
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