The nurse is assessing the neurological status of a patient with chronic renal failure.Which finding would the nurse attribute to chronic renal failure (CRF)?
A)Numbness and pain of the lower extremities
B)Expressive aphasia
C)Flaccid paralysis on the left side
D)Weak hand grasps

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Chronic renal failure can lead to peripheral neuropathy, which often presents as numbness and pain in the lower extremities due to the accumulation of toxins that affect nerve function.

The Nurse Is Assessing the Neurological Status of a Patient