Multiple Choice
A patient's chart indicates Kussmaul respirations. The student asks the healthcare professional what this is caused by. What response by the professional is most accurate?
A) Anxiety leads to Kussmaul respirations and is a cause of respiratory acidosis.
B) A compensatory measure is needed to correct metabolic acidosis.
C) Diabetic ketoacidosis is leading to metabolic acidosis.
D) More oxygen is necessary to compensate for respiratory acidosis.
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