Multiple Choice
A patient with a lower respiratory infection has a pH of 7.25,a PaCO2 of 55 mm Hg,and a HCO3- level of 20 mmol/L (20 mEq/L) .The physician has been notified.Which is the priority nursing intervention for this patient?
A) Check the colour of the patient's urine output.
B) Place the patient in Trendelenburg position.
C) Encourage the patient to increase respirations.
D) Place the patient in high Fowler's position.
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