The nurse suspects that a client's body is attempting to correct an acid-base imbalance.How will this imbalance be corrected?

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The kidneys are the most powerful regulators of acid-base balance in the body. They can either produce or eliminate acidic or basic urine to help maintain the normal pH range of the blood. Respiratory and cardiovascular systems have some buffering capacity but are not as efficient or powerful as the kidneys. The primary regulation through GI system losses is not a correct statement as the GI system does not play a significant role in the normal acid-base balance of the body.

The Nurse Suspects That a Client's Body Is Attempting to Correct