Ms. Murray develops acute hypoxemia and a decreased level of…
Ms. Murray develops acute hypoxemia and a decreased level of consciousness. A subsequent ABG is ordered and drawn with the following results: PaO2 – 50 mm Hg, pH 7.2, PaCO2 – 52 mm Hg, HCO3 – 24meq, and SaO2 – 80%, indicating which of the following?