Patients with Asthma Initially Develop Respiratory Alkalosis

question 6

Multiple Choice

Patients with asthma initially develop respiratory alkalosis. Which arterial blood gas value is consistent with this acid-base disorder?

• A)pH 7.32
• B)PaCO₂ 30 mm Hg
• C)PaO₂ 78 mm Hg
• D)SpO₂ 90%

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