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A client recovering from an acute asthma attack experiences respiratory alkalosis. the nurse measures a respiratory rate of 46 breaths/minute, a heart rate of 110 beats/minute, a blood pressure of 162/90 mm hg, and a temperature of 98.6° f (37° c). to help correct respiratory alkalosis, the nurse should:

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The nurse should instruct the client to breathe into a paper bag to increase arterial carbon dioxide tension and ease anxiety.
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