The nurse can record that the compensatory mechanism for the correction of metabolic acidosis is in effect when the nurse observes?

Rationale: A. Kussmaul's respirations are deep, rapid breathing that occurs as a respiratory compensation to blow off CO₂ and raise pH during metabolic acidosis. B. Decreased blood pressure is a clinical sign but not a compensatory mechanism for metabolic acidosis. C. Reduced abdominal distention is unrelated to acid-base compensation. D. Increased urinary output may occur but is not the primary compensatory response for metabolic acidosis.