Question

she has a palpable pulse, hr of 65/min spo₂ of 94%, etco₂ of 38 mm hg, and bp 82/55 mm hg. what are your highest priorities? select all that apply maintaining a target paco₂ between 45 and 55 mm hg ventilating the patient with 10 breaths per minute maintaining a target paco₂ between 35 and 45 mm hg maintaining spo₂ 92% to 98% hyperventilation

Explanation:

The patient has a normal heart - rate (HR of 65/min), a slightly low - normal SpO₂ of 94% (normal range is 92 - 98%), an EtCO₂ of 38 mmHg (normal range 35 - 45 mmHg) and low blood pressure (BP 82/55 mmHg). Maintaining SpO₂ within the normal range of 92 - 98% is crucial for oxygenation. Also, maintaining a normal PaCO₂ range (equivalent to EtCO₂ range for non - abnormal lung conditions) of 35 - 45 mmHg is important for acid - base balance. Ventilating at 10 breaths per minute is a standard rate for non - emergency ventilation. Hyperventilation is not indicated as it can cause hypocapnia and other problems. Maintaining a PaCO₂ of 45 - 55 mmHg is not the highest priority as it is on the higher side of normal.

Answer:

• Ventilating the patient with 10 breaths per minute
• Maintaining a target PaCO₂ between 35 and 45 mm Hg
• Maintaining SpO₂ 92% to 98%