A major complication in a child with chronic renal failure is:
A)Hypokalemia.
B)Metabolic alkalosis.
C)Water and sodium retention.
D)Excessive excretion of blood urea nitrogen.

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Chronic renal failure leads to water and sodium retention,which contributes to edema and vascular congestion.Hyperkalemia,metabolic acidosis,and retention of blood urea nitrogen are complications of chronic renal failure.

A Major Complication in a Child with Chronic Renal Failure