ExhibitABG ParameterPatient ResultNormal RangepH7.287.35-7.45PaCO258 mmHg35-45 mmHgPaO262 mmHg80-100 mmHgHCO326 mEq/L22-26 mEq/LSaO289%95-100%The nurse reviews the client's arterial blood gas (ABG). ➢ Which essential action should the nurse take based on the results? Click to view the exhibit for additional client information.

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Instruct the client how to use incentive spirometry

Obtain a prescription to infuse sodium bicarbonate

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The nurse reviews the client's arterial blood gas (ABG).

➢ Which essential action should the nurse take based on the results? Click to view the exhibit for additional client information.

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