Kussmaul Respirations Occur in Response To

Question

Kussmaul respirations occur in response to
A) hyperglycemia.
B) metabolic acidosis.
C) a pH of 7.48.
D) dehydration.

Accepted Answer

Kussmaul respirations are deep and rapid breathing patterns that occur in response to metabolic acidosis, which causes an increase in carbon dioxide levels in the blood. This type of breathing helps to eliminate excess carbon dioxide and increase the pH of the blood to buffer the effects of acidosis. Hyperglycemia and dehydration do not directly cause Kussmaul respirations, and a pH of 7.48 is not necessarily indicative of acidosis or alkalosis.