The nurse is caring for a patient with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) who presents with polyuria, abdominal pain, vomiting, and flushed skin. Which clinical manifestation suggests compensation for the acid-base disorder?
A) The patient presents with vomiting.
B) The patient has a respiratory rate of 28 with deep inspirations.
C) The patient has a urine output of 20 mL over the last hour.
D) The patient demonstrates shallow respirations and decreased excursion.
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