A 12-year-old is being treated for acute respiratory distress syndrome. Which assessment finding would be indicative of the nursing diagnosis of impaired gas exchange?
a. Heart rate of 100 bpm
b. Oxygen saturation of 62%
c. Bicarbonate level of 38 mEq/L
d. Respiratory rate of 60/min
Ans: b. Oxygen saturation of 62%
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