Acute renal failure

Acute renal failure ( 43 Questions)

A client with acute renal failure develops uremia. What clinical manifestations are associated with uremia in this client?


Correct Answer: C

A. Incorrect. Increased urine output and polyuria are not associated with uremia. In fact, acute renal failure often leads to decreased urine output (oliguria or anuriA. .

B. Incorrect. Hypertension and bradycardia are not typical manifestations of uremia.

C. Correct. Uremia is a condition characterized by the buildup of waste products and toxins in the blood due to impaired kidney function. Clinical manifestations of uremia include confusion (encephalopathy), nausea and vomiting, and pericarditis (inflammation of the pericardium, the sac surrounding the heart).

D. Incorrect. Decreased respiratory rate and shallow breathing are not directly associated with uremia.




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