NCLEX-RN
Fluid and Electrolytes NCLEX RN Questions Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse reviews a client's arterial blood gas results. Based on the results, the nurse plans to obtain a physician's order to Laboratory: pH 7.33 [7.35-7.45], PaCO2 39 mm Hg [35-45 mm Hg], HCO3 24 mEq/L [22-28 mEq/L], PaO2 72 mm Hg [80-100 mm Hg]
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The ABG shows normal pH and PaCO2 but low PaO2 (72 mm Hg), indicating hypoxemia. Supplemental oxygen (
A) is needed. Benzodiazepines (
B) are irrelevant, sodium bicarbonate (
C) is for acidosis, and reassessing (
D) delays treatment.
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