The Nurse Monitoring a Client Load for Risks of Acute

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse monitoring a client load for risks of acute renal failure (ARF) understands that older clients are more susceptible to ARF because (Select all that apply)

• A) cardiac contractile function and kidney perfusion diminish with age.
• B) medication use is generally lower in this age group.
• C) of a higher probability of pre-existing renal damage.
• D) older adults have more difficulty with fluid balance in general.
• E) the ability to retain sodium declines with age.

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