J.O. is placed on oxygen at 10 L via face mask. ABGs are redrawn after 1 hour. Interpret the
results.
What will be an ideal response?
Despite an increase in nasal oxygen concentration, this set of blood gases indicates that the
respiratory acidosis is worsening. The pH is dropping, with a worsening of hypercarbia. He is more
hypoxemic.
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How many mL of medication will the nurse administer to this client? Round the answer to the nearest hundredth.