Which of the following ABG values would be consistent with ventilatory failure with hypoxemia in a patient with severe status asthmaticus?
1. Increased PaCO2
2. Decreased SaO2
3. Increased pH
4. Decreased pH
a. 1, 2
b. 2, 3
c. 1, 2, 4
d. 1, 3, 4
C
During a severe asthmatic episode, the PaCO2 will increase, the pH will decrease, and the SaO2 will fall. Swift action must to taken to aggressively treat the patient.
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