The nurse is caring for a client experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis and notes that the client is exhibiting Kussmaul's respirations. Based on this information, which of the following would the nurse MOST likely have observed?
a. respirations that are abnormally deep, regular, and increased in rate
b. respirations that are regular but abnormally slow
c. respirations that are labored and increased in depth and rate
d. respirations that cease for several seconds
A
Kussmaul's respirations are characterized by abnormally deep, regular, and increased in rate. In the remaining answer options, respirations have some but not all the characteristics.
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