A patient is admitted with signs of chronic kidney disease. What finding should the nurse use to determine whether this patient is developing metabolic acidosis?

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Kussmaul respirations may indicate metabolic acidosis, as the body attempts to compensate for the increase in acid by increasing the depth and rate of respirations. Low urine output (B) may be a sign of kidney damage, but it does not necessarily indicate metabolic acidosis. Muscle cramps (C) and diarrhea (D) are not specific indications of metabolic acidosis.

A Patient Is Admitted with Signs of Chronic Kidney Disease