When hyperventilation (rapid breathing)causes a patient to exhale large amounts of CO₂, the blood pH rises in a condition called A)pulmonary distress. B)metabolic acidosis. C)respiratory alkalosis. D)respiratory acidosis. E)metabolic alkalosis.

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Rapid breathing causes hyperventilation which leads to excessive exhalation of carbon dioxide, resulting in decreased carbonic acid in the blood. This causes an increase in blood pH, resulting in respiratory alkalosis.

When Hyperventilation (Rapid Breathing)causes a Patient to Exhale Large Amounts