RN Pediatrics

NCLEX-RN

RN Pediatrics

Difficulty: Medium Average Score: 94% Simulated

A child who was intubated after a craniotomy now shows signs of decreased level of consciousness. The physician orders manual hyperventilation to keep the PaCO2 between 25 and 29 mm Hg and the PaO2 between 80 and 100 mm Hg. The nurse interprets this order based on the understanding that this action will accomplish which of the following?

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