Ultimately, why does a patient who is hyperventilating have difficulty breathing?

a. Because of a lack of carbon dioxide, the patient loses blood flow to the brain.
b. Because of a lack of oxygen, the patient loses blood flow to the brain.
c. Because of a lack of carbon dioxide, the patient must consciously work to inhale and exhale.
d. Because of a lack of oxygen, the patient must consciously work to inhale and exhale.


c. Because of a lack of carbon dioxide, the patient must consciously work to inhale and exhale.

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