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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Definitions:

Rising Salt Mass

The upward movement of salt within the Earth's crust due to its buoyancy, often leading to the formation of salt domes.

Meteoroid Impact

The collision of a meteoroid with the Earth's surface, capable of producing significant geological features and changes.

Crater

A typically bowl-shaped, steep-sided pit or depression, generally formed by a volcanic eruption or meteorite impact.

Volcanic Explosion

A volcanic explosion occurs when magma, gases, and rocks are violently expelled from a volcano, often with significant force and the potential for widespread impact.