Kussmaul respirations may be characterized as a respiratory pattern:
A)with alternating periods of deep and shallow breathing.
B)commonly observed in pulmonary fibrosis.
C)commonly observed in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
D)with a slightly increased ventilatory rate, large tidal volumes, and no expiratory pause.

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Kussmaul respirations are characterized by a slightly increased ventilatory rate, very large tidal volume, and no expiratory pause.

Kussmaul Respirations May Be Characterized as a Respiratory Pattern