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Pharmacology-II

The client in a code has the following arterial blood gases (ABGs): pH 7.31, PaO2 60, PaCO2 58, HCO3 19. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer to the client?

ExplanationCorrect answer D: The ABGs indicate the client is in metabolic acidosis, and the drug of choice is sodium bicarbonate. Oxygen in a code is given initially via an ambu-bag and then by intubation. Dopamine and calcium gluconate do not affect ABGs.