Acute Kidney Failure

Acute Kidney Failure ( 49 Questions)

Question 9 :
A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with acute renal failure. Which of the following is a characteristic feature of acute renal failure?


Correct Answer: C

A) Incorrect. Acute renal failure is characterized by a rapid onset of symptoms over a short period of time, not a gradual onset.

B) Incorrect. Unlike chronic renal failure, acute renal failure is often reversible with timely intervention and does not result in irreversible loss of kidney function.

C) Correct. Acute renal failure is defined by a sudden and rapid decline in kidney function, typically occurring within hours to days.

D) Incorrect. Genetic factors are not the primary cause of acute renal failure; it is more commonly triggered by various factors such as ischemia, nephrotoxic agents, or obstructive conditions.


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