Case study: Adult with severe asthma exacerbation. Which laboratory or diagnostic finding would most strongly support the nurse's concern in this case?

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B. a PaCO2 that rises toward normal despite continued respiratory distress — A paco2 that rises toward normal despite continued respiratory distress would strongly support the concern identified in this case.

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A. an unchanged screening test from last year

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C. normal electrolyte values

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D. a stable hemoglobin within expected range