<prompt> Kussmauls breathing is seen inMetabolic acidosisMetabolic alkalosisRespiratory acidosisRespiratory alkalosis  <response>: Kussmaul breathing is a deep and labored breathing pattern often associated with severe metabolic acidosis, paicularly diabetic ketoacidosis DKA but also kidney failure. Ref: guyton and hall textbook of medical physiology 12 edition 