A client who had surgery yesterday is becoming increasingly anxious. The client respiratory rate has increased to 38 beats per

  

A client who had surgery yesterday is becoming increasingly anxious. The client respiratory rate has increased to 38 beats per minute. The client has a nasogastric tube to low intermittent suction with 500mL of yellow-green drainage over the last hour. The client arterial blood gases (ABGs) indicate a decrease CO2 and an increased serum PH. Which serum laboratory value should the nurse monitor first?a plateletb electrolytec creatinine d Albumin Health Science Science Nursing NURSING NR 302 Share (0)