The nurse monitoring a client load for risks of acute renal failure (ARF) understands that older clients are more susceptible to ARF because (Select all that apply)
A) cardiac contractile function and kidney perfusion diminish with age.
B) medication use is generally lower in this age group.
C) of a higher probability of pre-existing renal damage.
D) older adults have more difficulty with fluid balance in general.
E) the ability to retain sodium declines with age.

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There are several reasons why older clients are at increased risk of ARF, including options a, c, d, and e. Older clients also have more difficulty concentrating urine. Elderly clients in general take more medications that do clients in other age groups.

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