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    Nurs 547 Adult Health Nursing II: Cardiovascular Disorders (University Of Maryland) Proctored Exam

    A patient is admitted to the trauma center with obvious chest injuries following a fall from a roof. The patient has shallow respirations at 8 breaths per minute. Which ABG would the nurse anticipate for this patient? Reference ranges: pH: 7.35-7.45 PaCO2: 35-45 mmHg Pa02: 80-100 mmHg HCO: 22-26 mEq/L Sa02: 95-100%