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The client's arterial blood gases reveal the following results: pH 7.51, PaO2 80 mmHg, PaCO2 28 mmHg, HCO3 24 mEq/L, O2 saturation 92%. The nurse interprets this blood gas result as:Table 9.9 Normal Arterial Blood Gas Values pH (7.35-7.45) PaO2 (80-95 mm Hg) PaCO2 (35-45 mm Hg) HCO3 (22-26 mEq/L) O2 saturation (>95%) Base excess -2 to +2

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Rationale: Elevated pH (7.51) and low PaCO2 (28 mmHg) indicate respiratory alkalosis, likely due to hyperventilation.

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