Question 8 of 20
The nursing instructor is discussing metabolic acidosis with senior nursing students. What
would the instructor tell the students about the role of the kidneys in metabolic acidosis?
The kidneys excrete hydrogen ions and conserve bicarbonate ions to help restore balance
The kidneys react rapidly to compensate for imbalances in the body
The kidneys retain hydrogen ions and excrete bicarbonate ions to help restore balance
The kidneys regulate the bicarbonate level in the ICF