When Analyzing an Arterial Blood Gas Report of a Patient

question 4

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 of the following mechanisms?

• 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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