Which assessment finding indicates why the patient does not have signs of respiratory alkalosis despite a respiratory rate of 30 breaths/minute?

A) The patient's hematocrit is 28%.
B) The patient's oral temperature is 99.2° F.
C) The patient is experiencing a panic attack.
D) The patient has a large pulmonary embolism.

Respiratory Alkalosis

A condition characterized by a decrease in arterial blood carbon dioxide levels, leading to an increase in pH and resulting in alkalosis.

Pulmonary Embolism

A condition where one or more arteries in the lungs become blocked by a blood clot, often leading to shortness of breath, chest pain, and sometimes death if not treated promptly.

Hematocrit

A blood test measure representing the percentage of red blood cells in a given volume of blood, used to diagnose and monitor various conditions.