medium · NCLEX-RN Reduction of Risk Potential
Following a motor vehicle accident, a client presents with multiple rib fractures and a 'flail chest' deformity.
Which ABG finding should the nurse anticipate first?
- pH 7.35, PaCO2 40 mm Hg, HCO3 30 mEq/L.
- pH 7.25, PaCO2 55 mm Hg, HCO3 24 mEq/L.
- pH 7.48, PaCO2 30 mm Hg, HCO3 22 mEq/L.
- pH 7.10, PaCO2 40 mm Hg, HCO3 15 mEq/L.
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