The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with renal failure. What should the nurse recognize as compensation for the acid‒base disturbance found in patients with renal failure?
A) The patient breathes rapidly to eliminate carbon dioxide.
B) The patient will retain bicarbonate in excess of normal.
C) The pH will decrease from the present value.
D) The patient's oxygen saturation level will improve.
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