A client is demonstrating signs of respiratory alkalosis. The nurse realizes that this alteration is least likely caused by which of the following?
1. Diarrhea
2. Fever
3. Pain
4. Severe anemia
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Diarrhea is a cause of metabolic acidosis. Causes of the respiratory alkalosis are hypoxia, increased minute ventilation, hyperventilation, pregnancy, fever, pain, and severe anemia.
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