MrIsaac,a 24-Year-Old Client,has Had Vomiting and Diarrhea for 4 Days

Mr.Isaac,a 24-year-old client,has had vomiting and diarrhea for 4 days due to a viral infection.The nurse is assessing Mr.Isaac's acid-base balance.When blood levels of carbonic acid and carbon dioxide rise,how does the respiratory system respond?

A) The rate and depth of respirations increase and carbon dioxide is exhaled.
B) The rate and depth of respirations decrease and carbon dioxide is exhaled.
C) The rate and depth of respirations increase and carbon dioxide is retained.
D) The rate and depth of respirations decrease and carbon dioxide is retained.