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A patient with a lower respiratory infection has pH of 7.25, PaCO2 of 55 mm Hg, and HCO3 of 20 mEq/L. The physician has been notified. Which is the priority nursing intervention for this patient?
 
  a. Check the color of the patient's urine output.
  b. Place the patient in Trendelenburg position.
  c. Encourage the patient to increase respirations.
  d. Place the patient in high Fowler's position.
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