Nursing Capstone (NUR2118) Questions & Correct Answers
Ketoacidosis decreases the pH of the blood, stimulating the respiratory control areas of thebrain to buffer the effects of increasing acidosis. The rate and depth of respiration areincreased (Kussmaul respirations) in an attempt to excrete more acids by exhalation.Tremors, elevated temperature, and orthostatic hypotension are not associated withketoacidosis
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