When assessing a patient with respiratory alkalosis, the nurse expects to see:
a. slow respirations.
b. muscle weakness.
c. strong, even heart rate.
d. flushed face.
B
Tetany and muscle weakness, tachypnea, and cardiac arrhythmias are symptomatic of respiratory alkalosis.
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