A Child Is in Uncompensated Respiratory Alkalosis

question 15

Multiple Choice

A child is in uncompensated respiratory alkalosis.What should the nurse expect the arterial blood gas to be?

• A) CO₂, 30; pH, 7.50
• B) CO₂ 55; pH, 7.30
• C) CO₂, 35; pH, 7.28
• D) CO₂, 54; pH, 7.35

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