The nurse is reviewing ABG results on a client, and notes that the pH and the PaCO2 is out of range, but the HCO3 is normal. The nurse correctly understands this to be a problem directly correlated with which body system?

A client with a lung infection must undergo an ABG. The client asks the nurse why this lab test is necessary. Which of the following should the nurse include that would explain the reasons for this test? Select all that apply.

The nurse is reviewing ABG results on a client, and notes that the pH and the HCO3 are out of range, while the pCO2 is normal. This client is most likely experiencing a problem with which body system?

A nurse is caring for a client with a blood pH of 7.3. Which of the following does this pH level represent?

The nurse is reviewing ABG results on a client, and understands the term ‘partial pressure’ to mean which of the following?

A client presents to the emergency department in respiratory distress. The nurse obtains a set of vital signs, starts a 20 gauge IV in the right antecubital, and places the client on 3L O2. After reporting the results to the provider, the provider orders a lab draw and a set of ABGs. The nurse correctly understands which of the following to be appropriate reasoning for ABGs?

The nurse is caring for a client with a COPD exacerbation who is on 2L 02 via nasal cannula. The most recent arterial blood gas (ABG) result is: PaO2 of 85% and PaCO2 of 52. What is the appropriate nursing action?

The nurse is caring for a client who is suspected to be septic. The provider orders a lactic acid blood level. The nurse knows that increased lactic acid indicates which of the following conditions for the client?

The nurse is caring for a client with newly resulted arterial blood gas values. The nurse notes the HCO3 is 18 mEq/L. Which of the following correctly describes what is happening?

A client’s arterial blood gas (ABG) results indicate metabolic acidosis. Which process is occurring in the kidneys that causes metabolic acidosis?