A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease develops respiratory acidosis. What compensatory change does the nurse expect?

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ADecreased bicarbonate
BIncreased bicarbonate retention by the kidneys
CDecreased respiratory rate
DIncreased respiratory rate

✓ Correct answer: B. Increased bicarbonate retention by the kidneys In chronic respiratory acidosis the kidneys compensate by retaining bicarbonate so HCO3 rises above 26 mEq/L to normalize pH.

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