Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Simulated
The nurse interprets this ABG result as Laboratory: pH 7.59 [7.35-7.45], PaCO2 30 mmHg [35-45 mm Hg], HCO3- 24 mEq/L [22-28 mEq/L], PaO2 85 mmHg [80-100 mm Hg]
Correct answer
D
Rationale
High pH (7.59) and low PaCO2 (30 mm Hg) with normal HCO3- indicate uncompensated respiratory alkalosis (D).