A 45-year-old female presents with hypertension, anorexia, nausea and vomiting, and anemia. She is diagnosed with chronic renal failure. Anemia in this patient is caused by:

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Chronic renal failure can result in decreased production of erythropoietin, which is important for the production of red blood cells. This can lead to anemia in the patient. Options A, C, and D are not typically causes of anemia in patients with chronic renal failure.

A 45-Year-Old Female Presents with Hypertension, Anorexia, Nausea and Vomiting