The laboring client is complaining of tingling and numbness in her fingers and toes, dizziness, and spots before her eyes. The nurse recognizes that these are clinical manifestations of which of the following?

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These symptoms are indicative of hyperventilation, which can occur during labor due to rapid and shallow breathing. This leads to decreased carbon dioxide levels in the blood, causing tingling and numbness in fingers and toes, dizziness, and visual disturbances.

The Laboring Client Is Complaining of Tingling and Numbness in Her