For what compensatory condition should the nurse carefully assess when the patient with metabolic acidosis is hyperventilating?

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Hyperventilation is a compensatory mechanism in metabolic acidosis used to blow off excess carbon dioxide and increase pH. This can lead to respiratory alkalosis, which the nurse should carefully assess in the patient. Metabolic alkalosis and thyroid imbalances are not related to the compensatory mechanism in metabolic acidosis, while respiratory acidosis is the opposite of the expected compensation for metabolic acidosis.

For What Compensatory Condition Should the Nurse Carefully Assess When