A patient is admitted with diabetes mellitus, has a glucose level of 380 mg/dl, and a moderate level of ketones in the urine. As the nurse assesses for signs of ketoacidosis, which of the following respiratory patterns would the nurse expect to find?
A. Central apnea
B. Hypoventilation
C. Kussmaul respirations
D. Cheyne-Stokes respirations
Answer: C. Kussmaul respirations
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