The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with an Acid-Base

question 21

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient with an acid-base imbalance from kidney disease.How should the nurse explain the role of the kidneys to maintain acid-base balance in the body to the patient?

• A) Promoting retention of proteins
• B) Promoting excretion of carbon dioxide
• C) Conserving or excreting potassium ions
• D) Conserving or excreting bicarbonate ions

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