The nurse reviews the following results for an arterial blood gas (ABG). How does the nurse interpret these results? pH 7.46, PCO₂ 34, HCO₃ 26, PaO₂ 88%

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The pH is above the normal range (7.35-7.45), indicating alkalosis. The PCO2 is low, which suggests that the alkalosis is due to respiratory causes, as CO2 is being expelled more than usual, leading to respiratory alkalosis.

The Nurse Reviews the Following Results for an Arterial Blood