What physiologic abnormalities indicate the development of chronic renal disease ? (Mark all that apply.)

A) Hypophosphatemia
B) Anemia
C) Metabolic acidosis
D) Respiratory alkalosis
E) Hypercalcemia


Ans: B, C, E
Feedback: Anemia due to decreased erythropoietin production by the kidney, metabolic acidosis, and abnormalities in calcium and phosphorus herald the development of CKD.

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