The nurse is assessing a patient with chronic renal failure (CRF). Which assessment finding would the nurse look for?
Explanation
• Uremia is the build up of nitrogenous waste products due to the kidneys inability to excrete
• Acidosis is more likely to develop than alkalosis due to the kidneys inability to excrete hydrogen
• Anemia compared to polycythemia would result because of the diminished production of erythropoietin