Which of the Following Compensatory Mechanisms Is Correct for a Patient

Multiple Choice

Which of the following compensatory mechanisms is correct for a patient in respiratory acidosis?

A) Decrease respiration rate
B) Increase the movement of electrolytes such as Na⁺ and H⁺ out of the cells and into the blood while increasing K⁺ from blood into cells.
C) Decrease whole blood pCO₂
D) Decrease plasma bicarbonate concentration