Acute Kidney Failure

Acute Kidney Failure ( 49 Questions)

Question 6 :
A client with acute renal failure is prescribed loop diuretics. What is the primary purpose of using loop diuretics in this client's care?


Correct Answer: D

A) Incorrect. Loop diuretics are used to increase urine output, not decrease it. They help reduce fluid overload and prevent dehydration.

B) Incorrect. Loop diuretics typically lead to a decrease in blood pressure, not an increase. They are often prescribed to address hypertension in acute renal failure.

C) Incorrect. Loop diuretics promote the excretion of sodium and water from the kidneys, not their reabsorption.

D) Correct. Loop diuretics are prescribed in acute renal failure to increase urine output and promote fluid excretion. This helps reduce fluid overload and decrease edema.


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