Which laboratory result should a nurse interpret as an indication that a patient with respiratory acidosis is responding to treatment? A)Increased serum HCO₃- concentration B)Increased heart rate C)Increased respiratory rate D)Increased serum creatinine

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Increased serum bicarbonate (HCO3-) concentration indicates that the body is compensating for respiratory acidosis by retaining bicarbonate to neutralize the excess acid, showing an effective response to treatment.

Which Laboratory Result Should a Nurse Interpret as an Indication