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tfester

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on: Jun 28, 2018
Which clinical manifestation would be seen in a child with chronic renal failure?
 
  a. Hypotension
  b. Massive hematuria
  c. Hypokalemia
  d. Unpleasant uremic breath odor

Question 2

Which is a major complication in a child with chronic renal failure?
 
  a. Hypokalemia
  b. Metabolic alkalosis
  c. Water and sodium retention
  d. Excessive excretion of blood urea nitrogen


katheyjon

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Children with chronic renal failure have a characteristic breath odor resulting from the retention of waste products. Hypertension may be a complication of chronic renal failure. With chronic renal failure, little or no urinary output occurs. Hyperkalemia is a concern in chronic renal failure.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Chronic renal failure leads to water and sodium retention, which contributes to edema and vascular congestion. Hyperkalemia, metabolic acidosis, and retention of blood urea nitrogen are complications of chronic renal failure.


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