What is the most common cause of respiratory alkalosis?
a. Anxiety
b. Central nervous system depression
c. Hypoxemia
d. Pain
ANS: C
The most common cause of hyperventilation in patients with pulmonary disease is probably a low arterial PO2 (hypoxemia).
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