Which Statements Are True Regarding Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS)? (Select

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which statements are true regarding hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) ? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia characterizes HUS.
• B) Thrombocytopenia is a comorbid condition.
• C) Wilms tumors are often the trigger for HUS.
• D) HUS is the most common community-acquired cause of acute renal failure in young children.
• E) HUS is chronic in nature.

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Definitions:

Bronchioles

Small passages in the lungs that lead from the bronchi to the alveoli, facilitating the movement of air in and out of the lungs.

Hypoventilates

To breathe at an abnormally slow rate, leading to increased carbon dioxide levels in the blood, potentially causing respiratory acidosis.

Bloodstream

The flowing blood within the circulatory system of a body, transporting oxygen, nutrients, and waste materials to and from the cells.

Acidic

Refers to substances with a pH less than 7, which are characterized by their sour taste and ability to turn blue litmus paper red.