Severe Kidney Damage, Such as Glomerulonephritis, Often Leads To

Question

Severe kidney damage, such as glomerulonephritis, often leads to
A) acute respiratory acidosis.
B) respiratory alkalosis.
C) metabolic acidosis.
D) metabolic alkalosis.
E) chronic respiratory acidosis.

Accepted Answer

Severe kidney damage impairs the ability of the kidneys to excrete acid and reabsorb bicarbonate, leading to metabolic acidosis.