Lab work reveals that the client's blood glucose level is 370 mg/dl (20.54 mmol/L), plasma bicarbonate is 8 mEq/L (8 mmol/L), potassium is 5.2 mEq/L (5.2 mmol/L), and urine ketones are elevated. Goals of treatment for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) include correcting fluid imbalance and restoring normal pH, electrolytes, and glucose.
What is the etiology of Kussmaul respirations?
To compensate for metabolic acidosis, respirations are deep and rapid.
To overcome respiratory acidosis, the respirations are fast and shallow.
Injury to the brain's respiratory center results in periods of apnea.
Hypoxemia causes labored, gasping, and irregular respirations.
