You have been assigned to a patient on the orthopedic unit who is 3 days post-op for a left knee replacement surgery. He is having complications that are preventing him from being discharged to a rehabilitation facility. His current ABG test results indicate: pH 7.36 PaO2 59 CO2 45 HCO3 22. Based on these findings what will your nursing intervention include:
A. Assess the patient for Respiratory acidosis
B. Start oxygen by mask
C. Anticipate beginning treatment for metabolic acidosis
D. Contact the physician to request an order for a CBC
Answer: B. Start oxygen by mask
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