MrIsaac,a 24-Year-Old Client,has Had Vomiting and Diarrhea for 4 Days

question 20

Multiple Choice

Mr.Isaac,a 24-year-old client,has had vomiting and diarrhea for 4 days due to a viral infection.The nurse is assessing Mr.Isaac's acid-base balance.When blood levels of carbonic acid and carbon dioxide rise,how does the respiratory system respond?

• A)The rate and depth of respirations increase and carbon dioxide is exhaled.
• B)The rate and depth of respirations decrease and carbon dioxide is exhaled.
• C)The rate and depth of respirations increase and carbon dioxide is retained.
• D)The rate and depth of respirations decrease and carbon dioxide is retained.

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