Which of the following are potential causes of respiratory alkalosis?
1) Anxiety
2) Central nervous system depression
3) Hypoxemia
4) Pain

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1, 3, and 4 (Anxiety, Hypoxemia, and Pain) can lead to hyperventilation, which decreases CO2 levels, causing respiratory alkalosis. Central nervous system depression typically leads to hypoventilation, increasing CO2 levels, which could cause respiratory acidosis, not alkalosis.

Which of the Following Are Potential Causes of Respiratory Alkalosis