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The nurse is caring for a pt diagnosed with renal failure. Which of the following does the nurse recognize as compensation for the acid-base disturbance found in pts with renal failure? 1. The pt breathes rapidly to eliminate carbon dioxide. 2. The pt will retain bicarbonate in excess of normal. 3. The pH will decrease from the present value. 4. The pt's oxygen saturation level will improve.

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Answer: A client has moderate metabolic alkalosis

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