A Client Is Admitted to the Hospital with Sudden, Severe

Multiple Choice

A client is admitted to the hospital with sudden, severe abdominal pain. The client is diagnosed with respiratory alkalosis. Which arterial blood gas value does the nurse document to support this diagnosis?

A) pH is 7.33 and PaCO₂ is 36.
B) pH is 7.51 and HCO₂ is 30.
C) pH is 7.47 and PaCO₂ is 25.
D) pH is 7.35 and PaO₂ is 88.