A patient is admitted with signs of chronic renal failure. Which of the following is indicative of metabolic acidosis?

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Kussmaul's respirations, or deep and rapid breathing, are a compensatory mechanism for metabolic acidosis, which is common in chronic renal failure. The other choices do not necessarily indicate metabolic acidosis. Low urine output is a common symptom of chronic renal failure, but it is not specific to metabolic acidosis. Muscle cramps could indicate electrolyte imbalances or muscle ischemia, and diarrhea could indicate metabolic alkalosis or infectious processes.

A Patient Is Admitted with Signs of Chronic Renal Failure