A Client Is Admitted to the Hospital with Sudden,severe Abdominal

question 8

Multiple Choice

A client is admitted to the hospital with sudden,severe abdominal pain.The client is diagnosed with respiratory alkalosis.Which arterial blood gas value does the nurse document to support this diagnosis?

• A) pH is 7.33 and PaCO₂ is 36.
• B) pH is 7.30 and HCO₃ is 30.
• C) pH is 7.47 and PaCO₂ is 25.
• D) pH is 7.35 and PaO₂ is 88.

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