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When performing an apnea test that has suffered from Subarachnoid hemorrhage, the RT notes the following BP 88/58 mmHg HR 84 with normal sinus rhythm SpO2 94% 8 LPM oxygen catheter in ET tube No movement from the patient An arterial blood gas is drawn with the following results pH 7.28 PaCO2 68 mmHg PaO2 95 mmHg HCO3- 23 mEq/L What should the RT recommend? Group of answer choices Return the patient to the ventilator and report that the apnea test was aborted due to complications Return the patient to the ventilator and report that the apnea test was positive Return the patient to the ventilator and report that the apnea test was negative Extend the apnea test for another 5 minutes and repeat the ABG
SCIENCE
HEALTH SCIENCE
NURSING

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