Which of the following compensatory actions by the body would occur if a client were in respiratory acidosis? 1. Excretion of bicarbonate (HCO3 − ) by the kidneys. 2. Retention of HCO3 − by the...

Which of the following compensatory actions by the body would occur if a client were in respiratory acidosis?

1. Excretion of bicarbonate (HCO3 − ) by the kidneys.

2. Retention of HCO3 − by the kidneys.

3. Increase in respiratory rate by the lungs.

4. Decrease in respiratory rate by the lungs.