Question

Respiratory acidosis is confirmed in a neonate with respiratory distress syndrome when the nurse identifies that the laboratory report reveals:

A. A pH of 7.35
B. A potassium level of D.6 mEq/L
C. An increased PaCO2 of 55 mm Hg
D. An arterial O2 pressure of 80 mm Hg

Answer 1

Respiratory acidosis in a neonate with respiratory distress syndrome is confirmed when the laboratory report reveals an increased PaCO2 of 55 mm Hg.

Step-by-step explanation:

Respiratory acidosis in a neonate with respiratory distress syndrome is confirmed when the laboratory report reveals an increased PaCO2 of 55 mm Hg. The other options listed (pH of 7.35, potassium level of 0.6 mEq/L, arterial O2 pressure of 80 mm Hg) are not specific indicators of respiratory acidosis.