A major complication in a child with chronic renal failure is
a. Hypokalemia
b. Metabolic alkalosis
c. Water and sodium retention
d. Excessive excretion of blood urea nitrogen
C
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A Hyperkalemia is a complication of chronic renal failure.
B Metabolic acidosis is a complication of chronic renal failure.
C Chronic renal failure leads to water and sodium retention, which contributes to
edema and vascular congestion.
D Retention of blood urea nitrogen is a complication of chronic renal failure.
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