When analyzing an arterial blood gas report of a patient with COPD and respiratory acidosis, the nurse anticipates that compensation will develop through which mechanism?
A) The kidneys retain bicarbonate.
B) The kidneys excrete bicarbonate.
C) The lungs will retain carbon dioxide.
D) The lungs will excrete carbon dioxide.
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