Dehydration Limits Compensation Available for an Acid-Base Imbalance Resulting from Prolonged

question 34

Multiple Choice

Dehydration limits compensation available for an acid-base imbalance resulting from prolonged vomiting and diarrhea because:

• A) hypovolemia limits renal function.
• B) increased respirations cannot remove more H⁺.
• C) increased ADH blocks secretion of H⁺.
• D) more sodium and potassium ions are retained.

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