Multiple Choice
The nurse is caring for a mechanically ventilated patient admitted with a traumatic brain injury.Which arterial blood gas value assessed by the nurse indicates optimal gas exchange for a patient with this type of injury?
A) pH 7.38; PaCO2 55 mm Hg; HCO3 22 mEq/L; PaO2 85 mm Hg
B) pH 7.38; PaCO2 40 mm Hg; HCO3 24 mEq/L; PaO2 70 mm Hg
C) pH 7.38; PaCO2 35 mm Hg; HCO3 24 mEq/L; PaO2 85 mm Hg
D) pH 7.38; PaCO2 28 mm Hg; HCO3 26 mEq/L; PaO2 65 mm Hg
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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