The patient is admitted to the emergency department (ED) with symptoms of a panic attack. Based on this data, the nurse recognizes the patient is at risk for which acid-base disorder?

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During a panic attack, patients often hyperventilate, which leads to excessive exhalation of CO2. This results in a decrease in blood CO2 levels, leading to respiratory alkalosis.

The Patient Is Admitted to the Emergency Department (ED) with Symptoms