Kussmaul's respirations involve an abnormal pattern of breathing that is often
associated with a condition of metabolic acidosis, such as with diabetic
ketoacidosis. Kussmaul's respirations are characterized by a rapid breathing
rate in which the client takes very deep breaths. The client may breathe in this
manner when the body is trying to compensate in metabolic acidosis.
5. A nurse is working with a client who is brought in the emergency
department with abdominal pain and dehydration. His glucose level is
388 mg/dL and he has positive serum ketones. Based on theses
NRS 222
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