The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is Anxious

The nurse is caring for a patient who is anxious and dizzy following a traumatic experience. The arterial blood gas findings include: pH 7.48, PaO₂ 110, PaCO₂ 25, and HCO₃ 2

A) Encourage the patient to breathe in and out slowly into a paper bag.
B) Immediately administer oxygen via a mask and monitor oxygen saturation.
C) Prepare to start an intravenous fluid bolus using isotonic fluids.
D) Anticipate the administration of intravenous sodium bicarbonate.
E) Which intervention should the nurse expect to be prescribed to correct this problem?