A full term neonate is born after a long, difficult delivery. The baby has an APGAR score of 3, so aerial blood is drawn for blood gas studies 3 minutes after delivery. Aerial blood gas studies show a PO2 of 10mmHg, PCO2 of 27mmHg, and pH of 7.09. Which of the following is the best interpretation of these studies?
A full term neonate is born after a long, difficult delivery. The baby has an APGAR score of 3, so aerial blood is drawn for blood gas studies 3 minutes after delivery. Aerial blood gas studies show a PO2 of 10mmHg, PCO2 of 27mmHg, and pH of 7.09. Which of the following is the best interpretation of these studies?
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A full term neonate is born after a long, difficult delivery. The baby has an APGAR score of 3, so aerial blood is drawn for blood gas studies 3 minutes after delivery. Aerial blood gas studies show a PO2 of 10mmHg, PCO2 of 27mmHg, and pH of 7.09. Which of the following is the best interpretation of these studies?
✓ Correct Answer: D. Within normal limits
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