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A 16-year-old primigravid client, with a history of attending one prenatal visit, is admitted to the hospital in active labor at 37 weeks' gestation. Her cervix is 7 cm dilated with the presenting part at 0 station. She enters the labor unit appearing anxious and hyperventilating. Because of the hyperventilation, the nurse should assess the client for:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Hyperventilation causes excessive exhalation of carbon dioxide, leading to respiratory alkalosis (elevated blood pH). Metabolic imbalances are less likely, and respiratory acidosis occurs with hypoventilation.

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