A patient on 4 L/min of oxygen by nasal cannula has an arterial blood gas performed. The patient has normal work of breathing, with a respiratory rate of 23 breaths/min. The arterial blood gas indicates a pH of 7.40, PaO2 = 92 mm Hg, and PaCO2 = 42 mm Hg. Which of the following is most appropriate? 

The nurse is performing a respiratory assessment on a patient. Which finding is most concerning?

The nurse is caring for a client who is several days postoperative and develops chest pain, dyspnea, generalized fatigue, and confusion. Which diagnostic test for pneumonia does the nurse expect to be ordered for this client?

The nurse is helping the client newly diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) to apply a CPAP mask at bedtime. When asked by the client about the purpose of CPAP, what is the nurse’s best response?

A patient with hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) is on IV antibiotics. What nursing intervention is critical in evaluating the effectiveness of the treatment?

The nurse admits a patient to the urgent care unit with symptoms of rhinosinusitis. What finding supports that finding?

You are caring for a patient who is currently receiving continuous pulse oximetry. Which of the following findings might indicate inaccurate readings?

In reviewing the prescribed medications for a patient being treated for rhinitis, the nurse correlates patient symptoms of sleepiness, dry mouth eyes and mouth, and constipation to which medication?

A nurse is assessing a client who has tuberculosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

You are caring for a patient who is currently receiving continuous pulse oximetry. Which of the following findings might indicate inaccurate readings?