When correlating the findings from other tests, a nurse expects ...

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When correlating the findings from other tests, a nurse expects that the client's respiratory status will be affected if the client exhibits a:
 
  A. Pulse oximetry level of 90
  B. Hematocrit level of 44
  C. PaCO2 level of 55 mm Hg
  D. Hemoglobin level of 15 g/100 ml

Question 2

Tissue that surrounds the fingernail, slowly grows over the nail, and must be regularly pushed back with a soft nail brush is known as the __________________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Answer to Question 1

C
C. PaCO2: normal 35 to 45 mm Hg
A. Pulse oximetry (SpO2): normal SpO2 90 to 100
B. Hematocrit: 40 to 54, males; 38 to 47, females
D. Hemoglobin: 14 to 18 g/100 ml, males; 12 to 16 g/100 ml, females

Answer to Question 2

cuticle
The nail is surrounded by a cuticle, which slowly grows over the nail and must be regularly pushed back with a soft nail brush. Take care to avoid breaking the skin around the nail. Breaks in the skin allow the entry of bacteria.