The nurse is caring for a patient who has kidney disease and an acid–base imbalance. In what way do the kidneys help maintain acid–base balance in the body?
a. Conserving or excreting bicarbonate ions
b. Conserving or excreting potassium ions
c. Promoting excretion of carbon dioxide
d. Promoting retention of proteins.
ANS: A
The kidneys regulate the acid–base balance of the blood by the excretion or conservation of ions such as hydrogen or bicarbonate.
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