Respiratory Alkalosis Nursing NCLEX Review: Treatment, Causes, Mnemonics Made Easy

Respiratory Alkalosis Nursing Made Easy: Next Generation NCLEX review with causes, treatment, nursing interventions, ABG sample problem, and more!

Respiratory alkalosis occurs due to increased lung ventilation. This leads to a decrease in carbon dioxide levels and an increase in pH levels.

The main cause of respiratory alkalosis is tachypnea (fast respiratory rate). Conditions that can lead to a fast heart rate include: high fever, aspirin toxicity, excessive mechanical ventilation, anxiety and more.

Signs and symptoms of respiratory alkalosis include fast respiratory rate, ECG changes related to hypocalcemia and hypokalemia, and increased heart rate.

Arterial blood gas results can be the following for respiratory alkalosis: pH greater than 7.45, PaCO2 less than 35 mmHg, and the HCO3- (bicarbonate) can be normal or less than 22 mEq/L (normal 22-26).

Nursing interventions for respiratory alkalosis are in the video and includes the mnemonic REST.

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Hi Sarah,
What a fantastic description of these processes. I wonder if you could say a few words about these indices in patients with ME-CFS? I have had an experience that I assume is tied to blood gas imbalances. It is always during heavily symptomatic periods and is not associated with any stress, anxiety, quick breathing, or agitation of any kind. Completely the opposite actually. I begin yawning with little to no space between them. They are large and exaggerated such that I swing from one yawn to the next for about 10-20 minutes. Any thoughts on what would trigger that or what that would indicate in terms of state/balance of gases?
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