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Clinical interpretation guide

Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Interpretation for Nurses

Learn nursing ABG interpretation: acidosis vs alkalosis, respiratory vs metabolic compensation, oxygenation clues, and safety-focused next steps aligned to bedside assessment.

What nurses should establish first

  • pH / PaCO₂ / HCO₃⁻ orientation and primary disorder naming
  • Respiratory vs metabolic patterns and expected compensation (introductory)
  • PaO₂ / SaO₂ / A–a gradient basics with hypoxemia framing
  • Worked examples with plain-language nursing implications

Connected study topics

  • abg acid base lessons
  • fluids electrolytes lessons
Practice related questionsAll interpretation guides