A nurse is teaching a client diagnosed with metabolic acidosis secondary to laxative abuse about the importance of acid-base balance within the body. Which organs does the nurse explain to the client are responsible for maintaining balance within our bodies? Select all that apply.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The lungs and kidneys are the primary organs responsible for maintaining acid-base balance in the body. The lungs regulate carbon dioxide (a major component of acid in the body) through respiration, while the kidneys excrete or retain bicarbonate and hydrogen ions to maintain balance.

A Nurse Is Teaching a Client Diagnosed with Metabolic Acidosis