A client admitted to a healthcare facility for observation related to severe anxiety and panic attacks begins hyperventilating. The client, unable to calm down, continues the irregular and quick breathing pattern. The client is at highest risk for which of the following?
metabolic acidosis
respiratory alkalosis
metabolic alkalosis
respiratory acidosis
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