A patient with healthy kidneys experiences metabolic alkalosis resulting from episodes of vomiting. The nurse takes into consideration that the kidneys can clear the alkaline substances and fully stabilize the patient's pH in approximately:

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The compensatory ability of the kidneys takes more time to work than does the compensatory action of the lungs; 3 days are needed for the kidneys to stabilize pH within normal range.

A Patient with Healthy Kidneys Experiences Metabolic Alkalosis Resulting from Episodes