Which of the following are prodromal symptoms of hemolytic uremic syndrome?
a. frequency, urgency, pain, and burning on urination with gross blood in a cloudy urine
b. chills, fever, flank pain, elevated blood pressure, pulse, and respirations
c. gastrointestinal symptoms with diarrhea and vomiting or an upper respiratory infection
d. headache, dizziness, loss of energy, edema in dependent parts of the body
C
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A Incorrect. Hemolytic uremic syndrome results in a diminished urine output, not the symptoms offered; but, most obvious is diarrhea, vomiting, upper respiratory issues.
B Incorrect. Hemolytic uremic syndrome manifests an enlarged liver and spleen, edema, hypertension, congestive heart failure, abdominal tenderness or pain; but, most obvious is diarrhea, vomiting, upper respiratory issues.
C Correct. Gastrointestinal symptoms with diarrhea and vomiting or an upper respiratory infection are prodromal symptoms of hemolytic uremic syndrome.
D Incorrect. Hemolytic uremic syndrome manifests irritability, paleness, dehydration, and lethargic; but, most obvious is diarrhea, vomiting, upper respiratory issues.
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