166. A patient with uncompensated metabolic acidosis develops Kussmaul respirations (deep, rapid breathing). What is the technical pathophysiological rationale for this compensatory mechanism?
A.
To retain CO2?.
B.
To increase CO2? excretion to compensate for the metabolic acidosis.
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C.
To increase oxygen intake.
D.
To decrease respiratory rate.
📖 Additional Information
To retain CO2?.
To increase CO2? excretion to compensate for the metabolic acidosis.
