Mayna is an 18-year-old female who presents to the ED after…
Mayna is an 18-year-old female who presents to the ED after a sexual assault. She is hysterical and in severe emotional distress. Her blood pressure is 140/96, heart rate 104, respiratory rate 38, and oxygen saturation 96%. Lung sounds are clear. “You are the nurse taking care of Mayna. You know that the type of acid-base imbalance to expect is.