The nurse teaching a 32-year-old man with renal failure about the pathophysiologic mechanism of acid-base balance recognizes that the instructions have been understood when the client says
A) "Acidic foods must be eliminated from my diet."
B) "I lose too much acid through my kidneys."
C) "My breathing increases to correct imbalances."
D) "My urine output will increase when my pH falls."

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When kidney disease impairs excretion of fixed acids, the respiratory system can increase ventilation to "blow off" excess acid as carbon dioxide.

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