Which blood gas result will the nurse expect to observe in a patient with respiratory alkalosis?

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Respiratory alkalosis should show an alkalotic pH and decreased CO₂ (respiratory) values, with a normal HCO_3-. In this case, pH 7.53 is alkaline (normal = 7.35 to 7.45), PaCO₂ is 30 (normal 35 to 45 mm Hg), and HCO₃^- is 24 (normal = 22 to 26 mEq/L). A result of pH 7.60, PaCO₂ 40 mm Hg, HCO₃- 30 mEq/L is metabolic alkalosis. pH 7.35, PaCO₂ 35 mm Hg, HCO₃^- 26 mEq/L is within normal limits. pH 7.25, PaCO₂ 48 mm Hg, HCO₃^-23 mEq/L is respiratory acidosis.

Which Blood Gas Result Will the Nurse Expect to Observe