The Nurse Admits a Patient Diagnosed with Pneumonia

Multiple Choice

The nurse admits a patient diagnosed with pneumonia.Which data findings indicate that the patient is not oxygenating adequately? Select all that apply.

A) Oxygen saturation 87%
B) Arterial blood gas pH 7.33
C) Respiratory rate 52 breaths/min
D) Fine rales in the left lower lobe
E) Cyanosis of the nailbeds and lips