Chronic renal failure

Chronic renal failure ( 47 Questions)

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Question 20 :

A client with chronic renal failure asks the nurse about the cause of their frequent bone pain. Which explanation by the nurse is accurate?

A "The bone pain is related to the body's excess production of calcium, leading to joint inflammation."

Incorrect. Excess production of calcium in the body is not a typical cause of bone pain in chronic renal failure.

B "Chronic renal failure causes the body to retain phosphorus, which can weaken your bones and cause pain."

Correct. Chronic renal failure can lead to impaired phosphorus excretion, resulting in elevated levels of phosphorus in the blood. High phosphorus levels can lead to bone demineralization, weakening the bones and causing bone pain.

C "Frequent bone pain is a common side effect of the medication used to manage chronic renal failure."

Incorrect. While some medications used in the management of chronic renal failure may have side effects, frequent bone pain is not commonly associated with these medications.

D "The kidney dysfunction in chronic renal failure leads to low levels of calcium in your bones, resulting in bone pain."

Incorrect. Kidney dysfunction in chronic renal failure does not typically lead to low levels of calcium in the bones. Instead, it can lead to abnormalities in phosphorus levels, which affect bone health.

Chronic renal failure

Chronic renal failure ( 47 Questions)

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