The mechanically ventilated patient has a chest tube in place for the treatment of a tension pneumothorax. Which safety supplies does the nurse ensure are at bedside to prevent complications of an accidentally-removed chest tube? Select all that apply.

The patient’s arterial blood gas and serum electrolyte results are as follows: pH 7.28, PCO2 = 32, PaO2 = 59, HCO3- = 16, SaO2 = 88%, Sodium = 149, Potassium 3.9, Chloride 112. Calculate this patient’s anion gap. Enter your answer using a whole number.

The drowning victim is admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) after being without oxygen for 10 minutes. When he was found, he did not have a pulse and was resuscitated at the site. Once return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) occurred, he was transported to the hospital. He was found to be profoundly hypotensive and was fluid resuscitated in the ambulance. In the ICU, his Glasgow coma score is found to be 7. He is intubated and has a central line and a peripheral arterial catheter in place. Which constellation of symptoms concern the nurse the most?