Question

which of the following respiratory patterns is associated with an attempt to compensate for diabetic ketoacidosis?

eupnea.
kussmaul.
biots.
cheyne-stokes.

Explanation:

Identify the physiological state

Using the Diabetic Ketoacidosis Pathophysiology knowledge point
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) results in metabolic acidosis due to the accumulation of ketone bodies. The body attempts to compensate for this metabolic acidosis by eliminating excess carbon dioxide (\(\text{CO}_2\)), which acts as an acid in the blood.

Determine the compensatory respiratory pattern

Using the Kussmaul Respiration knowledge point
To blow off excess \(\text{CO}_2\), the respiratory center triggers deep, rapid, and sighing respirations. This specific compensatory breathing pattern is known as Kussmaul respiration.

Answer:

• Eupnea.
• Kussmaul. (Correct answer)
• Biot's.
• Cheyne-Stokes.