Medical Quizzes Medical Surgery

Question:
Marina with acute renal failure moves into the diuretic phase after one week of therapy. During this phase the client must be assessed for signs of developing:

Option A):
Hypovolemia
Option B):
Renal failure
Option C):
Hyperkalemia
Option D):
Metabolic acidosis

Correct Answer is Option A):
Hypovolemia

Explanation:
In the diuretic phase fluid retained during the oliguric phase is excreted and may reach 3 to 5 liters daily, hypovolemia may occur and fluids should be replaced.