ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Cohort 6 Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse evaluates the following arterial blood gas values in a patient: pH 7.48, PaO2 98 mm Hg, PaCO2 28 mm Hg, and HCO3 - 22 mEq/L (22 mmol/L). Which patient condition does the nurse correlate with these results?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: High pH and low PaCO2 indicate respiratory alkalosis, consistent with hyperventilation from anxiety.
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