What Is a Major Complication in a Child with Chronic

question 11

Multiple Choice

What is a major complication in a child with chronic renal failure?

• A) Hypokalemia
• B) Metabolic alkalosis
• C) Water and sodium retention
• D) Excessive excretion of blood urea nitrogen

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Definitions:

Glutamate

An amino acid that serves as a key neurotransmitter in the brain, involved in learning and memory.

Receptors

Sensory cells or structures in the body that respond to specific stimuli from the external or internal environment.

Cochlea

Coiled, fluid-filled structure in the inner ear that holds the mechanoreceptors involved in hearing.

Ducts

Passages or tubes that carry fluids from one area to another in the body or in other organisms, often relating to glands or excretory systems.