A 21-year-old patient arrives at the emergency department re…
A 21-year-old patient arrives at the emergency department reporting sudden shortness of breath, dizziness, and tingling in the fingers after a stressful event. The nurse notes the patient is breathing rapidly and appears anxious. Vital signs: HR 112 RR 32 BP 128/76 SpO₂ 99% on room air Arterial Blood Gas: pH: 7.51 PaCO₂: 29 mmHg HCO₃: 24 mEq/L What is the priority nursing intervention to correct this condition?