A nurse is caring for a client with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and documents that the client is experiencing Kussmaul respirations. Based on this documentation, which of the following did the nurse most likely observe?

Rationale: A. Labored and decreased respirations do not describe Kussmaul breathing. B. Kussmaul respirations are characterized by deep, rapid, and regular breathing as the body attempts to blow off CO₂ to compensate for metabolic acidosis in DKA. C. Slow respirations are not characteristic of Kussmaul breathing. D. Respirations that cease are apnea, unrelated to Kussmaul respirations.