An 18-year-old female is experiencing an anxiety attack and is breathing at a rate of 40 breaths/min. Which of the following acid-base derangements will occur if her condition is not promptly treated?
A. ? O2 ? ? H2CO3 ? ? pH
B. ? O2 ? ? HCO3- ? ? pH
C. ? CO2 ? ? H2CO3 ? ? pH
D. ? CO2 ? ? H2CO3 ? ? pH
Answer: D. ? CO2 ? ? H2CO3 ? ? pH
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