[Answered]: A client with hyperventilation syndrome is…

A client with hyperventilation syndrome is experiencing tingling around the mouth and fingers. ABGs show a pH of 7.48 and PaCO of 30 mm Hg. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing action? A) Have the client breathe into a paper bag to re-breathe exhaled CO B) Encourage the client to breathe into a paper bag to increase CO levels C) Administer oxygen therapy to reverse hypoxia D) Assist the client to hyperventilate to blow off excess CO