A Patient Is Admitted with a Metabolic Acidosis of Unknown

question 19

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted with a metabolic acidosis of unknown origin. Based on this diagnosis, the nurse would expect the patient to have

• A) Kussmaul's respirations.
• B) slow, shallow respirations.
• C) a low oxygen saturation (SpO₂).
• D) a decrease in PVO₂.

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