A patient has been ill for several days with a severe case of stomach flu. Due to the excessive vomiting and loss of H+ from his stomach, he now is breathing at a rate and depth that differs from normal. Predict the breathing pattern you likely are seeing as the respiratory system tries to help with this problem. Explain your reasoning.

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