A client is experience tachypnea with anxiety and is "hyperventilating." Based on this assessment, which finding does the nurse anticipate for this client?

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Hyperventilation leads to excessive exhalation of carbon dioxide (CO2), resulting in decreased CO2 levels in the blood, not increased. This can cause symptoms such as lightheadedness, tingling in the limbs, and sometimes anxiety or panic.

A Client Is Experience Tachypnea with Anxiety and Is "Hyperventilating