A nurse is discharging a client to home and discussing protein for normal body maintenance. Which component of acid-base balance within the body has important implications for protein maintenance? Select all that apply.
A) Bicarbonate
B) Carbonic acid
C) Hemoglobin
D) Hydrogen
E) Oxygen
A) Bicarbonate
B) Carbonic acid
C) Hemoglobin
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