A nurse is reviewing capnography results for adult patients. Which value will cause the nurse to follow up?
a. 35 mm Hg
b. 40 mm Hg
c. 45 mm Hg
d. 50 mm Hg
ANS: D
50 mm Hg is abnormal so the nurse will follow up. Normal capnography results are 35 to 45 mm Hg.
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