Multiple Choice
The nurse finds a patient admitted with asthma and pneumonia restless, anxious, complaining of increasing difficulty breathing, and stridor. Because of suspected status asthmaticus, an arterial blood gas is ordered. Which result requires an immediate intervention?
A) pH 7.30
B) PaCO2 48 mm Hg
C) PaO2 50 mm Hg
D) SpO2 88%
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