ATI RN
ATI Adult Medical Surgical Assessment 2 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is hyperventilating and has the following ABG results: pH 7.50 (7.35 to 7.45), PaCO₂ 29 mm Hg (35 to 45 mm Hg), and HCO₃ 25 mEq/L (21 to 28 mEq/L). The nurse should identify that the client has which of the following acid-base imbalances?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A high pH (7.50) and low PaCO₂ (29 mm Hg) indicate respiratory alkalosis, caused by hyperventilation leading to excessive CO₂ exhalation.
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