The Nurse Suspects That a Client's Body Is Attempting to Correct

question 27

Multiple Choice

The nurse suspects that a client's body is attempting to correct an acid-base imbalance.How will this imbalance be corrected?

• A)Slow but efficient respiratory regulation will occur.
• B)Primary regulation is through GI system losses.
• C)Kidney regulation is powerfully effective.
• D)The cardiovascular system is the major buffer.

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