Which of the following is the characteristic treatment for respiratory acidosis?

A) improve ventilation
B) administer bicarbonate
C) reduce respiratory rate, allow rise in PCO2
D) reduce respiratory rate, allow decrease in PCO2
E) administer ammonium chloride


A) improve ventilation

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