A nurse is discharging a client to home and discussing protein for normal body maintenance. Which component of acid-base balance within the body has important implications for protein maintenance? Select all that apply.

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Bicarbonate (A) and carbonic acid (B) are directly involved in the body's acid-base balance, which is crucial for maintaining the structure and function of proteins. Hemoglobin (C), while primarily known for oxygen transport, also plays a role in acid-base balance by binding to hydrogen ions, thus influencing protein maintenance.

A Nurse Is Discharging a Client to Home and Discussing