Which of the following situations is most likely to result in an increased binding affinity of hemoglobin for oxygen?
A) A client is in respiratory acidosis, with a low pH.
B) Three of four binding sites on a client's hemoglobin molecule are occupied by oxygen.
C) A client's body temperature is elevated as a result of an infectious process.
D) An increase in 2,3-diphosphoglycerate enhances the loading of oxygen.
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