Multiple Choice
Which of the following accurately describes compensation for acid-base disorders?
A) Kidneys take hours to days to compensate for respiratory disorders.
B) Lungs take hours to days to compensate for metabolic disorders.
C) Renal compensation is always complete.
D) Respiratory compensation is always complete.
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