The nurse notes that a client is experiencing respirations that are increased in rate and depth with long blowing exhalations.Which respiratory pattern should the nurse document for this client?

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Kussmaul's respirations are characterized by deep and labored breathing, often associated with conditions that cause metabolic acidosis, such as diabetic ketoacidosis. This pattern matches the description of increased rate and depth with long blowing exhalations.

The Nurse Notes That a Client Is Experiencing Respirations That