The client has a long history of COPD and is currently experiencing an exacerbation of COPD. The following lab work is done this morning: complete blood cell count, arterial blood gases, and an electrolyte panel consisting of K+, Na+, Cl–, carbon dioxide, blood urea nitrogen, and fasting blood glucose. Which laboratory data will require immediate follow-up?
a. PaO2 WNL
b. Increased RBCs
c. Increased PaCO2
d. Hgb WNL
Rationale:
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