Acute Kidney Failure

Acute Kidney Failure ( 49 Questions)

A nurse is assessing a client with acute renal failure for clinical manifestations of the condition. What symptom is commonly associated with the fluid and electrolyte imbalance seen in acute renal failure?


Correct Answer: B

A) Incorrect. Constipation and abdominal pain are not typical manifestations of the fluid and electrolyte imbalance seen in acute renal failure.

B) Correct. Acute renal failure can lead to imbalances in electrolytes, particularly potassium and sodium. Muscle weakness and fatigue are common manifestations of these electrolyte imbalances.

C) Incorrect. Decreased heart rate and blood pressure are more commonly associated with fluid volume depletion in prerenal acute renal failure, rather than electrolyte imbalances.

D) Incorrect. Increased respiratory rate and depth are not typically associated with acute renal failure or its fluid and electrolyte imbalances.




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