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strangeaffliction

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on: Aug 2, 2018
In a patient with acute renal failure, a sudden gain in weight is usually caused by
 
  a. urea retention.
  b. fluid retention.
  c. increased fat stores.
  d. increased muscle mass.

Question 2

Hidden sources of sodium include
 
  a. mouthwash.
  b. saltine crackers.
  c. opaque salt shakers.
  d. raw fruits and vegetables.


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Reply #1 on: Aug 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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In patients with acute renal failure, sudden increases in weight are usually caused by fluid reten-tion. Most patients have very little appetite so they are unlikely to gain fat and they are inactive so they are unlikely to increase muscle mass. Also, gains in muscle mass and fat stores tend to be slow. Urea retention does not cause an increase in weight.

Answer to Question 2

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Hidden sources of sodium include mouthwash; if patients use mouthwash they should be in-structed not to swallow it. Saltine crackers are coated with visible salt. Opaque salt shakers do not hide the fact that they contain sodium. Raw fruits and vegetables are low in sodium.


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Reply #2 on: Aug 2, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Aug 2, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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