The Nurse Is Aware That the Compensating Mechanism That Is

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nurse is aware that the compensating mechanism that is most likely to occur in the presence of respiratory acidosis is:

• A) Hyperventilation to decrease the CO₂ levels
• B) Hypoventilation to increase the CO₂ levels
• C) Retention of HCO₃ by the kidneys to increase the pH level
• D) Excretion of HCO₃ by the kidneys to decrease the pH level

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