What major complication is associated with a child with chronic renal failure?

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Question 1 of 5

What major complication is associated with a child with chronic renal failure?

A. Hypokalemia B. Metabolic alkalosis C. Water and sodium retention D. Excessive excretion of blood urea nitrogen

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

What nursing consideration is most important when caring for a child with end-stage renal disease (ESRD)?

A. Children with ESRD usually adapt well to minor inconveniences of treatment. B. Children with ESRD require extensive support until they outgrow the condition. C. Multiple stresses are placed on children with ESRD and their families until the illness is cured. D. Multiple stresses are placed on children with ESRD and their families because children's lives are maintained by drugs and artificial means.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is caring for an adolescent who has just started dialysis. The child always seems angry, hostile, or depressed. The nurse should recognize that this is most likely related to what underlying cause?

A. Physiologic manifestations of renal disease B. The fact that adolescents have few coping mechanisms C. Neurologic manifestations that occur with dialysis D. Resentment of the control and enforced dependence imposed by dialysis

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

What statement is an advantage of peritoneal dialysis compared with hemodialysis?

A. Protein loss is less extensive. B. Dietary limitations are not necessary. C. It is easy to learn and safe to perform. D. It is needed less frequently than hemodialysis.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

What statement is descriptive of renal transplantation in children?

A. It is an acceptable means of treatment after age 10 years. B. Children can receive kidneys only from other children. C. It is the preferred means of renal replacement therapy in children. D. The decision for transplantation is difficult because a relatively normal lifestyle is not possible.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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