The nurse in the intensive care unit is caring for a 71-year-old female client.
| Laboratory Test and Reference Range | 0800 | 1200 | 1600 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arterial pH 7.35–7.45 | 7.40 | 7.49 | 7.54 |
| Arterial carbon dioxide (PaCO₂) 35–45 mm Hg | 40 | 30 | 24 |
| Bicarbonate (HCO₃⁻) 22–26 mEq/L | 24 | 22 | 20 |
Drag words from the choices below to fill in each blank in the following sentence.
The nurse should request a review of Word Choice and recognize that the serial ABGs suggest Word Choice.
Word Choices
ventilator settings
gastric suction settings
excess carbon dioxide removal
impaired carbon dioxide removal
loss of gastric acid