A patient is admitted with a metabolic acidosis of unknown origin.Based on this diagnosis,the nurse would expect the patient to have which one of the following?

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Metabolic acidosis triggers compensatory mechanisms in the body, and one of these mechanisms involves breathing faster and deeper. This is known as Kussmaul's respirations, and they help to blow off excess acid (CO2). Therefore, the nurse would expect to see Kussmaul's respirations in a patient with metabolic acidosis of unknown origin. Slow and shallow respirations (B) are not typical of metabolic acidosis and may indicate respiratory acidosis or other respiratory conditions. Oxygen saturation (C) and PV (D) may be affected by metabolic acidosis, but they are not primary indicators of this condition.

A Patient Is Admitted with a Metabolic Acidosis of Unknown