When a child has chronic renal failure, the progressive ...

[evelyn o bentley]

When a child has chronic renal failure, the progressive deterioration produces a variety of clinical and biochemical disturbances that eventually are manifested in the clinical syndrome known as:
 
  a. uremia.
  b. oliguria.
  c. proteinuria.
  d. pyelonephritis.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a child with acute renal failure. Which clinical manifestation should the nurse recognize as a sign of hyperkalemia?
 
  a. Dyspnea
  b. Seizure
  c. Oliguria
  d. Cardiac arrhythmia

[jomama]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Uremia is the retention of nitrogenous products, producing toxic symptoms. Oliguria is diminished urinary output. Proteinuria is the presence of protein, usually albumin, in the urine. Pyelonephritis is an inflammation of the kidney and renal pelvis.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Hyperkalemia is the most common threat to the life of the child. Signs of hyperkalemia include electrocardiograph anomalies such as prolonged QRS complex, depressed ST segments, peaked T waves, bradycardia, or heart block. Dyspnea, seizure, and oliguria are not manifestations of hyperkalemia.

[evelyn o bentley]

Thank you

[jomama]

No problemo