The nurse is reviewing lab results for a patient with hypoxemia.The nurse is aware that which of the following results may worsen the patient's hypoxemia? (Select all that apply. )
A)Low sodium levels
B)Low hemoglobin levels
C)Increased blood pH
D)Decreased blood pH

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Hypoxemia is a deficiency of arterial blood oxygen.Decreased hemoglobin levels reduce the amount of oxygen transported to the cells.Acidemia (decreased blood pH)increases the ability of hemoglobin to release oxygen to the tissues.Alkalemia (increased blood pH)decreases the ability of hemoglobin to release oxygen to the tissues.

The Nurse Is Reviewing Lab Results for a Patient with Hypoxemia.The