A Child with Acute Asthma Has a PaCO₂ of 48

question 52

Multiple Choice

A child with acute asthma has a PaCO₂ of 48 mmHg,a pH of 7.31,and a normal HCO₃ blood gas value.The nurse interprets these findings as indicative of which condition?

• A) Metabolic acidosis
• B) Respiratory alkalosis
• C) Respiratory acidosis
• D) Metabolic alkalosis

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