Which Definition Best Describes Kussmaul Breathing, Seen in Diabetic Ketoacidosis

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which definition best describes Kussmaul breathing, seen in diabetic ketoacidosis or lactic acidosis?

• A) Progressively increasing, rapid, deep respiration that peaks and then gradually decreases
• B) Rapid and deep respirations
• C) Irregular rate and depth that alternates with periods of apnea
• D) Regular breathing pattern followed by brief periods of apnea

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Definitions:

Analgesic

A type of medication used to reduce or eliminate pain.

Nursing Assistive

Refers to the support activities performed by nursing aides or assistive personnel under the supervision of professional nurses, aimed at providing care to patients.

Expressive Aphasia

A neurological condition characterized by the loss of the ability to produce spoken or written language, typically caused by damage to the language areas of the brain.

Pain Intensity Scales

Tools used by healthcare providers to measure a patient's pain level, often to inform treatment decisions.