When a patient has metabolic acidosis,which body system influences the acid-base imbalance to produce the compensatory changes in the arterial blood gases?
A) Respiratory system
B) Renal system
C) Vascular system
D) Neurological system

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In a metabolic problem,the respiratory system compensates.In a respiratory problem,the renal system must compensate.The respiratory system compensates early in the disorder,but it may take up to 3 days for the renal system to compensate fully.

When a Patient Has Metabolic Acidosis,which Body System Influences the Acid-Base