A client with frequent urinary tract infections asks the nurse if there is a chance of acute renal failure. The nurse explains that which of the following risk factors can lead to acute renal failure? (Select all that apply.)
1. Ineffective wound healing
2. Urinary tract obstruction
3. Surgery
4. Hypertension
5. Low serum albumin
2. Urinary tract obstruction
3. Surgery
4. Hypertension
Rationale: Urinary obstruction, hypertension, and major surgery can all precipitate acute renal failure (ARF). Ineffective wound healing has not been shown to cause renal failure unless the infection becomes systemic. A low serum albumin does not cause ARF.
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a. osteoporosis. b. alcoholism. c. sleep apnea. d. multiple sclerosis.
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