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 HCO3 is 30.
C) pH is 7.47 and PaCO2 is 25.
D) pH is 7.35 and PaO2 is 88.
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