A nurse is analyzing an arterial blood gas report of a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and respiratory acidosis. Which compensation mechanism is likely to occur?
A. The kidneys will retain bicarbonate.
B. The kidneys will excrete bicarbonate.
C. The lungs will retain carbon dioxide.
D. The lungs will excrete carbon dioxide.
A
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A. vitamins B. minerals C. fats D. carbohydrates E. proteins
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)