Which Laboratory Value Should the Nurse Examine When Evaluating Uncompensated

question 22

Multiple Choice

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

• A) PaO₂
• B) Anion gap
• C) PaCO₂
• D) HCO₃-

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Definitions:

Somatic Nervous System

A component of the peripheral nervous system that controls voluntary movements of the body's muscles.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, which integrates information received from the body and coordinates activity.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's fight or flight response, influencing attention, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Adrenal Glands

Glands located above the kidneys that produce hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, involved in stress response.