A patient who has long-term renal failure may have:
a) an increase of metabolic wastes in his urine.
b) a decreased number of erythrocytes in his blood.
c) an increase in urine production.
d) a decrease in fluid retention in legs, ankles, and feet.
Answer: b) a decreased number of erythrocytes in his blood.
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