The postoperative client's arterial blood gas values are pH 7.22, HCO3– 21 mEq/L, PCO2 65 mm Hg, and PO2 58 mm Hg. What is the nurse's best first action?
A. Notify the physician.
B. Assess the client's airway.
C. Increase the oxygen flow rate.
D. Document the finding as the only action.
B
The arterial blood gas values indicate acute respiratory acidosis. The client does need oxygen; however, if the airway is not patent, increasing the oxygen flow rate will be of minimal benefit. The best first action is to ensure a patent airway, and then apply oxygen.
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