A nurse is caring for a client who is anxious and dizzy following a traumatic experience. The arterial blood gas findings include a pH level of 7.48, partial pressure of oxygen at 110, partial pressure of carbon dioxide at 25, and bicarbonate at 2D

Which initial intervention does the nurse implement?
A. Administer antidepressants.
B. Administer oxygen through a mask.
C. Encourage the client to breathe into a paper bag.
D. Administer sodium bicarbonate intravenously.


C

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