The nurse is caring for a client who is on a mechanical ventilator. Blood gas results indicate a pH of 7.50 and a Pco2 of 30 mm Hg. The nurse has determined that the client is experiencing respiratory alkalosis. Which laboratory value would most likely be noted in this condition?
1.
Sodium level of 145 mEq/L
2.
Potassium level of 3.0 mEq/L
3.
Magnesium level of 2.0 mg/dL
4.
Phosphorus level of 4.0 mg/dL