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The nurse interprets this as?

  • A. Respiratory acidosis
  • B. Metabolic acidosis
  • C. Respiratory alkalosis
  • D. Metabolic alkalosis
Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Respiratory alkalosis is a condition where there is a decrease in carbon dioxide levels in the blood due to hyperventilation, leading to an increase in pH. In respiratory alkalosis, the body is expelling too much carbon dioxide, causing the blood to become more alkaline. The nurse's interpretation of the situation as respiratory alkalosis suggests that the patient may be breathing rapidly or deeply, resulting in the elimination of excess carbon dioxide and a shift towards alkalosis.