When differentiating chronic renal failure from acute renal failure, the EMT realizes:

A) Chronic renal failure often requires long-term dialysis
B) Acute renal failure is often permanent
C) Chronic renal failure is reversible with IV fluid administration
D) Acute renal failure is treated with a kidney transplant


A) Chronic renal failure often requires long-term dialysis

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