As nitrogenous wastes increase in the blood, the CKD client may exhibit which of the following clinical manifestations? Select all that apply
A) Numbness in lower extremities
B) Photophobia
C) Extremely low platelet counts
D) Restless leg syndrome
E) Pruritis
Ans: A, D, E
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The uremic state is characterized by signs and symptoms of altered neuromuscular function (e.g., fatigue, peripheral neuropathy, restless leg syndrome, sleep disturbances, uremic encephalopathy); gastrointestinal disturbances such as anorexia and nausea; white blood cell and immune dysfunction, and dermatologic manifestations such as pruritus. Photophobia and thrombocytopenia are usually not associated with CKD.
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