Which Laboratory Value Should the Nurse Examine When Evaluating a Patient

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which laboratory value should the nurse examine when evaluating a patient with uncompensated respiratory alkalosis?

• A)Partial pressure of arterial oxygen (PaO₂).
• B)Anion gap.
• C)PaCO₂.
• D)HCO₃^-.

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