A patient with metabolic acidosis due to diabetic ketoacidosis will likely demonstrate which breathing pattern?
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Correct answer: Kussmaul respirations (deep and rapid)
The body tries to blow off CO₂ to compensate for metabolic acidosis; in DKA this results in Kussmaul respirations (deep, rapid breathing).
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