A patient who has received sedatives will have decreased airway reflexes and may have a decreased lower esophageal pressure.

You have been called for a patient who is not feeling well. Assessment indicates an open airway, adequate breathing, and regular radial pulse. He states that his left arm is weak and has had a stroke in the past which caused paralysis in his right arm. He is also a diabetic and has not taken any insulin today beast he is out of the medication. Vital signs are pulse 88, respirations 20, blood pressure 186/104, and SpO2 95% on home oxygen for his COPD. What assessment finding is most concerning to you?

A. Left arm weakness. B. Elevated blood pressure. C. Poussine blood glucose elevation. D. SpO2 of 95% on 2 lpm of oxygen.

All of the following will be seen in the arterial blood gas values of a patient with acute ventilatory failure EXCEPT a(n):

a. acidic pH. b. near-normal bicarbonate level. c. alkaline pH. d. high carbon dioxide level.