The postoperative patients arterial blood gas values are pH- 7,22, HCO3- 21 mEq/L, PCO2- 65 mm Hg, and PO2- 58 mm Hg. What is the nurses best first action?

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The postoperative patients arterial blood gas values are pH- 7,22, HCO<sub>3</sub>- 21 mEq/L, PCO<sub>2</sub>- 65 mm Hg, and PO<sub>2</sub>- 58 mm Hg. What is the nurses best first action?