Multiple Choice
A patient with healthy kidneys experiences metabolic alkalosis resulting from episodes of vomiting. The nurse takes into consideration that the kidneys can clear the alkaline substances and fully stabilize the patient's pH in approximately:
A) 3 to 5 minutes.
B) 12 to 24 hours.
C) 3 days.
D) 1 week.
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