Metabolic acidosis,such as diabetic ketoacidosis,is most likely to cause

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Metabolic acidosis, specifically diabetic ketoacidosis, is characterized by an increase in the production of ketones, leading to a decrease in pH. To compensate, the body increases respiration rate and depth, resulting in Kussmaul respirations. Hypoventilation (A) would make the acidosis worse. The body typically excretes excess acid through the kidneys, but in metabolic acidosis, the kidney’s mechanism might not be sufficient (C), leading to acid retention, not excretion (D).

Metabolic Acidosis,such as Diabetic Ketoacidosis,is Most Likely to Cause