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

respirations that cease for several seconds

Respirations that are regular but abnormally slow

Respirations that are labored. and decreased in depth and rate

Respirations that are abnormally deep, regular, and increased in rate