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NCLEX Practice · Arterial Blood Gas Interpretation

NCLEX Question: A patient with a pH of 7.48, PaCO2 of 28…

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A patient with a pH of 7.48, PaCO2 of 28 mmHg, and HCO3- of 24 mEq/L exhibits signs of hyperventilation. What is the likely acid-base disorder?

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