Multiple Choice
A patient with a high fever has an accelerated metabolism and is producing abnormally high amounts of carbon dioxide at the cellular level. To compensate, which one of the following will occur?
A) Decreased levels of acid in the blood
B) Decreased respiratory rate
C) Decreased depth of breathing
D) Increased respiratory rate
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