Dehydration limits compensation available for an acid-base imbalance resulting from prolonged vomiting and diarrhea because: A) hypovolemia limits renal function. B) increased respirations cannot remove more H⁺. C) increased ADH blocks secretion of H⁺. D) more sodium and potassium ions are retained.

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Dehydration can lead to hypovolemia, a decrease in blood volume, which limits renal function. In turn, this can limit the body's ability to compensate for an acid-base imbalance resulting from prolonged vomiting and diarrhea.

Dehydration Limits Compensation Available for an Acid-Base Imbalance Resulting from Prolonged