ATI LPN
PN ATI Learning System Medical Surgical Final Quiz Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a client's laboratory report. The client's ABG levels are pH 7.5, PaCO2 32 mm Hg, and HCO3 24 mEq/L. The nurse should determine that the client has which of the following acid-base imbalances?
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Rationale: Respiratory alkalosis occurs when the blood pH is high, the PaCO2 is low, and the HCO3 is normal or low, typically due to hyperventilation.
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