Which of the following components of the arterial blood gas will the nurse focus when on determining a client's acid-base status? (Select all that apply.)
1. pH
2. PO2
3. PCO2
4. HCO3-
5. O2 Sat
6. Hgb
1, 3, 4
Interpretation of the client's acid-base status involves the evaluation of three components of the arterial blood gas: pH, PCO2 and HCO3-.. PO2 and O2 Sat are not used to evaluate the client's acid-base status. Hgb level is not a component of the arterial blood gas.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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