The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Metabolic Alkalosis

The nurse is caring for a client with metabolic alkalosis. The health care provider prescribes acetazolamide for the treatment of the client's condition. What is the nurse's understanding of the purpose of this treatment?

A) It increases renal resorption of bicarbonate.
B) It decreases carbonic acid levels in the blood.
C) It decreases urinary output and hydrogen loss.
D) It increases renal excretion of bicarbonate.