Which of the following does not describe acute kidney failure? 

A. Kidneys suddenly lose function
B. Commonly caused by high blood pressure or diabetes
C. May cause excessive urine production
D. Can result from hemorrhaging
E. May be a result of food poisoning


B. Commonly caused by high blood pressure or diabetes
Acute kidney (renal) failure is not commonly caused by high blood pressure or diabetes.

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A) flat-slab. B) waffle. C) slab and beam. D) flat plate.

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A. administer 25 g of activated charcoal. B. induce vomiting with syrup of ipecac. C. contact the regional poison control center. D. immediately transport the child to the hospital.

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