John is a 59-year-old man admitted to the emergency department with complaints of severe shortness of breath and a cough producing frothy, blood-tinged mucous. His history reveals a myocardial infarction 2 years ago. Since then, he has been on a low-salt diet, digoxin, and furosemide for control of congestive heart failure.
The client is admitted to the hospital for treatment of acute pulmonary edema secondary to congestive heart failure. On his fourth hospital day, the client complains of tingling and numbness of his fingers, muscle weakness, and palpitations. His electrocardiogram shows frequent premature ventricular contractions (PVCs). Four hours later, he is confused and restless.
The client’s diagnostic findings are as follows:
Arterial Blood Gases: pH 7.55, PaCO2 25 mm Hg, HCO3 18 mEq/L, PaO2 65 mm Hg, SaO2 91%
Hematology: K = 2.5 mEq/L
Questions:
What conclusions can you draw about the client’s clinical manifestations, PaO2, and SaO2 levels?
Analyze cl
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