The nurse is caring for a diabetic patient with a blood sugar of 879 mg/dL,and notes the patient has fruity breath,and Kussmaul respirations.Which acid-base imbalance should the nurse expect?

A) Metabolic acidosis
B) Metabolic alkalosis
C) Respiratory acidosis
D) Respiratory alkalosis

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Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Diabetic ketoacidosis is a common cause of metabolic acidosis that occurs in patients with dangerously high blood sugars.Kussmaul respirations are a compensatory mechanism of the body during metabolic acidosis to raise the serum pH by blowing off additional carbon dioxide.

The nurse is caring for a diabetic patient with a blood sugar of 879 mg/dL,and notes the patient has fruity breath,and Kussmaul respirations.Which acid-base imbalance should the nurse expect?

A) Metabolic acidosis
B) Metabolic alkalosis
C) Respiratory acidosis
D) Respiratory alkalosis

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The nurse is caring for a diabetic patient with a blood sugar of 879 mg/dL,and notes the patient has fruity breath,and Kussmaul respirations.Which acid-base imbalance should the nurse expect?A) Metabolic acidosisB) Metabolic alkalosisC) Respiratory acidosisD) Respiratory alkalosis

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The nurse is caring for a diabetic patient with a blood sugar of 879 mg/dL,and notes the patient has fruity breath,and Kussmaul respirations.Which acid-base imbalance should the nurse expect?

A) Metabolic acidosis
B) Metabolic alkalosis
C) Respiratory acidosis
D) Respiratory alkalosis