Rau Kuohui, a 50-year-old female, was shot in the right side of her…

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Rau Kuohui, a 50-year-old female, was shot in the right side of her chest. She is currently in the progressive care unit. Her arterial blood gases are as follows:

pH 7.30
PaO2 88 mm Hg
PaCO2 50 mm Hg
Bicarbonate 26 mEq/L
Lactate 5 mg/dL

Question 1

Does Ms. Kuohui have an acid-base imbalance? If so, what type of imbalance?

Question 2

What likely caused Ms. Kuohui to have this condition?

Question 3

Ms. Kuohui’s condition continues to deteriorate. What actions should be taken to restore Ms. Kuohui’s acid-base balance?

Question 4

With which member of the interprofessional health care team should the nurse collaborate to address Ms. Kuohui’s gas exchange needs?

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