Kussmaul respirations as a respiratory pattern may be associated with which characteristic(s)?
a. Alternating periods of deep and shallow breathing
b. Increased work of breathing
c. Inadequate alveolar ventilation in relation to metabolic demands
d. Slightly increased ventilatory rate, large tidal volumes, and no expiratory pause
Answer: d. Slightly increased ventilatory rate, large tidal volumes, and no expiratory pause
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