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A nurse is aware that the physiologic compensatory mechanism that is activated to counteract the effects of acid-base imbalance in a child with severe dehydration is:

Extremely high body temperature
Renal retention of hydrogen ions
Increased respirations
Profuse diaphoresis

Explanation

Answer - C - A nurse is aware that the physiologic compensatory mechanism that is activated to counteract the effects of acid-base imbalance in a child with severe dehydration is increased respirations. In metabolic acidosis, the lungs try to compensate by blowing off excess carbonic acid in the form of carbon dioxide.

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