When Analyzing an Arterial Blood Gas Report of a Patient

question 22

Multiple Choice

When analyzing an arterial blood gas report of a patient with COPD and respiratory acidosis, the nurse anticipates that compensation will develop through which mechanism?

• A) The kidneys retain bicarbonate.
• B) The kidneys excrete bicarbonate.
• C) The lungs will retain carbon dioxide.
• D) The lungs will excrete carbon dioxide.

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