The nurse is analyzing an arterial blood gas report of a patient with COPD and respiratory acidosis. Through which mechanism should the nurse expect compensation to occur?
1. The kidneys retain bicarbonate.
2. The kidneys excrete bicarbonate.
3. The lungs will retain carbon dioxide.
4. The lungs will excrete carbon dioxide.
Correct Answer: 1
The kidneys will compensate for a respiratory disorder by retaining bicarbonate. Excreting bicarbonate causes acidosis to develop. Retaining carbon dioxide causes respiratory acidosis. Excreting carbon dioxide causes respiratory alkalosis.
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