Asked by Cristina Carreon Taylor on May 01, 2024
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One of the clinical manifestations of chronic renal failure is uremic frost. Which best describes this term?
A) Deposits of urea crystals in urine
B) Deposits of urea crystals on skin
C) Overexcretion of blood urea nitrogen
D) Inability of body to tolerate cold temperatures
Uremic Frost
A rare dermatological condition that occurs due to an accumulation of urea on the skin's surface in advanced kidney failure.
Urea Crystals
Small, often whitish crystals that can form on the skin, especially in newborns, due to concentrated urine.
Chronic Renal Failure
A long-term medical condition where the kidneys lose their ability to filter waste and excess fluids from the blood effectively.
- Recognize the clinical manifestations associated with chronic renal failure and acute glomerulonephritis.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the clinical manifestations associated with chronic renal failure and acute glomerulonephritis.
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