Caution!The following assessment findings commonly occur in patients with metabolic acidosis:
- confusion
- decreased deep tendon reflexes
- a dull headache
- hyperkalemic signs and symptoms, including abdominal cramping, diarrhea, muscle weakness, and ECG changes
- hypotension
- Kussmaul respirations
- lethargy
- warm, dry skin
- nausea
- fruity breath
- coma.