You are caring for a client with shock. You are concerned about hypoxemia and metabolic acidosis with your client. What finding should you analyze for evidence of hypoxemia and metabolic acidosis in a client with shock?
A) Serum thyroid level findings
B) Arterial blood gas (ABG) findings
C) Red blood cells (RBCs) and hemoglobin count findings
D) White blood cell count findings
B
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Analysis of ABG findings is essential for evidence of hypoxemia and metabolic acidosis. Low RBCs and hemoglobin correlate with hypovolemic shock and can lead to poor oxygenation. An elevated white blood cell count supports septic shock. Serum thyroid level findings do not help determine the presence of hypoxemia or metabolic acidosis.
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