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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Definitions:

Cohesive

The property of substances to stick together or the action of forming a united whole, often referring to the unity within a group or material.

Hydrostatic Pressure

The pressure exerted by a fluid at equilibrium due to the force of gravity acting on the fluid.

Turgor Pressure

The pressure exerted by water inside the cell against the cell wall, providing structural support in plant cells.

Translocation

The process by which substances are moved within a plant, especially the transport of sugars from leaves to other parts through the phloem.