What Are the Most Important Effects of Retaining Nitrogenous Waste

question 19

Multiple Choice

What are the most important effects of retaining nitrogenous waste products, sodium, potassium, and fixed acids?
I.General edema
II.Metabolic acidosis
III.High blood concentrations of creatinine
IV.Increased concentrations of potassium

• A) I, II
• B) II, III, IV
• C) I, II, III, IV
• D) II, III

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