It is true that Kussmaul respirations indicate:
A) Anxiety is a cause of respiratory acidosis.
B) A compensatory measure is needed to correct metabolic acidosis.
C) Diabetic ketoacidosis is the cause of the metabolic acidosis.
D) More oxygen is necessary to compensate for respiratory acidosis.

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Deep,rapid respirations (Kussmaul respirations)are indicative of respiratory compensation for metabolic acidosis.The other options are not true.

It Is True That Kussmaul Respirations Indicate