Acute Kidney Failure

Acute Kidney Failure ( 49 Questions)

Question 25 :
A client with acute renal failure is experiencing metabolic acidosis. Which clinical manifestation is commonly associated with this acid-base imbalance?


Correct Answer: B

A) Incorrect. Increased heart rate and blood pressure are more commonly associated with metabolic alkalosis, not metabolic acidosis.

B) Correct. Muscle twitching and irritability are common clinical manifestations of metabolic acidosis. Acidosis can lead to an increase in excitability of nerve cells, causing muscle twitching and irritability.

C) Incorrect. Excessive thirst and frequent urination are not typically associated with metabolic acidosis.

D) Incorrect. Warm, flushed skin and headache are not directly related to metabolic acidosis.


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