Multiple Choice
A child with acute asthma has a PaCO2 of 48 mmHg,a pH of 7.31,and a normal HCO3 blood gas value.The nurse interprets these findings as indicative of which condition?
A) Metabolic acidosis
B) Respiratory alkalosis
C) Respiratory acidosis
D) Metabolic alkalosis
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