The nurse is caring for a patient with metabolic acidosis due to severe hyperglycemia.Which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the patient's body is attempting to compensate for the acidosis?

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The patient's deep breathing is an attempt by the body to blow off additional carbon dioxide which converts to carbonic acid.Reduction of carbonic acid in the body will raise the pH and compensate for the acidosis.Elevated temperature,flushed skin,and increased urine output will not compensate for the acidosis.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Metabolic Acidosis