A Patient Is Admitted with a Metabolic Acidosis of Unknown

question 2

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) intercostal retractions.
• B) Kussmaul respirations.
• C) a low oxygen saturation (SpO₂).
• D) a decrease in venous O₂ pressure.

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