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