A patient admitted with heart failure has had arterial blood gases drawn. Which findings would the nurse expect? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Low PO2
2. pH under 7.35
3. pH over 7.45
4. Normal values
5. High PO2
1,2,3
Rationale 1: Low oxygen blood levels are commonly found in patients in heart failure.
Rationale 2: Acidosis is commonly found in patients in heart failure.
Rationale 3: Patients in heart failure can present with alkalosis.
Rationale 4: Normal values are unlikely if the patient has presented for treatment.
Rationale 5: High PO2 levels are not commonly noted when patients are in heart failure.
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