Asked by Cristina Carreon Taylor on May 01, 2024

verifed

Verified

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.
verifed

Verified Answer

RP
Regan ParrottMay 05, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Uremic frost is the deposition of urea crystals on the skin. The urea crystals are present on the skin, not in the urine. The kidneys are unable to excrete blood urea nitrogen, leading to elevated levels. There is no relation between cold temperatures and uremic frost.