The Nurse Is Discussing Respiratory and Metabolic Acids and Bases

question 7

Multiple Choice

The nurse is discussing respiratory and metabolic acids and bases. Which statements would the nurse supervisor evaluate as indicating that the nurse needs more information?. Select all that apply.

• A) "When water combines with carbon dioxide, carbonic acid is produced."
• B) "Carbon dioxide is a potential acid that is excreted through the lungs."
• C) "Body metabolism produces lactic acids, which are constantly eliminated in the lungs."
• D) "Sodium bicarbonate buffers the blood by removing hydrogen ions from the blood."
• E) "Carbonic acid dissociates into sodium and bicarbonate."

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Definitions:

Afferent Arterioles

Small blood vessels that carry blood to the nephrons in the kidney, playing a key role in regulating blood pressure and filtration.

Papillary Ducts

Channels in the kidneys through which urine flows from the collecting ducts to the renal pelvis.

Renal Pelvis

The central part of the kidney where urine collects before moving into the ureter.

Minor Calyces

Small funnel-shaped structures in the kidney that collect urine from the nephrons and pass it to the major calyces.