What Type of Breathing Will the Nurse Observe While Assessing

question 16

Multiple Choice

What type of breathing will the nurse observe while assessing a patient experiencing both metabolic acidosis and Kussmaul respirations?

• A) Audible wheezing or stridor
• B) Increased rate, large tidal volumes, and no expiratory pause
• C) Rapid respirations with periods of apnea
• D) Very slow inhalations and rapid expirations

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