A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with renal failure. Which mechanism of compensation for the acid-base disturbance does the nurse recognize in the client?

A. The client retains carbon dioxide in excess.
B. The client's oxygen saturation level improves.
C. The client's blood pH decreases from the present value.
D. The client breathes rapidly to eliminate carbon dioxide.


D

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