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43. A patient with uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus presents with Kussmaul respirations. The nurse recognizes this as a compensatory mechanism for:

A. Hypoglycemia
B. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
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C. Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State (HHS)
D. Hypokalemia

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  • Hypoglycemia
  • Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
  • Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State (HHS)
  • Hypokalemia

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