A patient in respiratory failure has a heart rate of 124, respirations of 24, blood pressure of 168/98, blood pH of 7.28, and oxygen saturation of 84%. The patient can be aroused, but returns to sleep quickly. Noninvasive intermittent positive pressure (NIPPV) is initiated. On reassessment, which findings would the nurse evaluate as indicating that this therapy is having the desired outcomes?
1. Respiratory rate is 22.
2. The patient is not using accessory muscles.
3. The patient is somnolent.
4. Blood pH is 7.26.
5. O2 saturation is 90%.
1, 2, 5
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