While reviewing the patient's lab test results, the nurse identifies which of the following findings as abnormal?
a. pH 7.37
b. SaO2 98%
c. PaCO2 54 mm Hg
d. PaO2 82 mm Hg
C
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A The normal pH is 7.35 to 7.45; the patient's is within normal limits at 7.37.
B The normal SaO2 is 98% to 100%; the patient's is within normal limits at 98%.
C The normal PaCO2 is 35 to 45 mm Hg; the patient's PaCO2 is high at 54 mm Hg.
D Normal arterial oxygen tension (PaO2) is between 80 and 100 mm Hg; the patient's is within normal limits at 82 mm Hg.
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