As the nurse, you are providing care to a client who has just returned from surgery. As you assess the client, you are aware that the client is sedate, with shallow respirations and is having difficulty staying awake. The client has the following vital signs and arterial blood gas lab results: HR: 80bpm BP: 132/86mmHg RR: 10bpm Oxygen saturation: 88% on 2LNC pH: 7.33 CO2: 52 HCO3: 26 When calling the primary healthcare provider regarding the assessment findings, which of the following should be anticipated orders by the nurse. Group of answer choices
A. Apply 2LNC O2
B. Insert an nasogastric tube (NG tube)
C. Apply 25% oxygen via venturi
D. Keep HOB at semi to high Fowler's position