Mr. M has been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease Stage 5, requiring dialysis. His initial chemistry panel indicates he has low chloride, sodium, and calcium levels as well as high potassium and phosphorus levels. The physician has put him on a fluid restriction, a potassium restriction, and a phosphorus restriction.
-Which of the following is contributing to Mr. M's fluid imbalance?

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Chronic kidney disease causes fluid imbalance due to decreased ability to filter and remove excess fluids from the body. This leads to fluid buildup and edema in the body, which is why Mr. M is on a fluid restriction.

Mr M Has Been Diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease Stage