7. A 14-year-old adolescent is admitted to the hospital with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The nurse notes Kussmaul respirations. What technical pathophysiological process does this clinical finding indicate?

  • Respiratory alkalosis.
  • The body's attempt to compensate for metabolic acidosis by blowing off CO2?.
  • Hypoglycemia.
  • Metabolic alkalosis.
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