A client comes to the emergency room having an anxiety attack with hyperventilation. Which of the following symptoms is the client likely to exhibit?
1. lightheadedness, muscle twitching, and numbness and tingling of the fingers
2. cyanosis, sluggish capillary refill, and cold hands and feet
3. numbness and tingling, cold hands and feet, and slow respiratory rate
4. dyspnea on exertion, coughing up clear sputum, pallor, and fatigue
ANS: 1
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