Part 2 of 3 A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia…
Part 2 of 3 A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia on a medical-surgical unit. Nurse’s Notes Client admitted to the unit 12 hr ago with pneumonia, over the last 1 hr the client has exhibited dyspnea and restlessness. Respiratory rate is currently 32/min with deep breaths, BP 198/78 mm Hg. Oxygen has been increased from 2 L nasal cannula to 50% face mask with little improvement of oxygen saturation. Current oxygen saturation is 91% on 50% facemask. Arterial blood gases drawn and sent to lab. Diagnostic Results ABGs: pH 7.25 (7.35 to 7.45) pCO2 62 mm Hg (35 to 45 mm Hg) HCO3- 22 mEq/L (22 to 26 mEq/L) Which TWO interventions are most appropriate for this patient?