What is a major complication in a child with chronic renal failure?
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.

What Is a Major Complication in a Child with Chronic