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A 2-day-old neonate becomes lethargic and uninterested in breastfeeding. Physical examination reveals tachypnea (rapid breathing) with a normal heabeat and breath sounds. Initial blood chemistry values include normal glucose, sodium, potassium, chloride, and bicarbonate (HCO3-) levels; initial blood gas values reveal a pH of 7.53, paial pressure of oxygen (PO2) normal at 103 mmHg, and paial pressure of carbon dioxide (PCO2) decreased at 27 mmHg. Which of the following treatment strategies is indicated?

AAdminister alkali to treat metabolic acidosis
BAdminister alkali to treat respiratory acidosis
CDecrease the respiratory rate to treat metabolic acidosis
DDecrease the respiratory rate to treat respiratory alkalosis
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