Which stage of chronic renal failure is marked by oliguria that progresses to anuria, edema, hypertension, acidosis, and azotemia?
A) Early stage
B) Middle stage
C) End stage
D) Kidney failure

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Patients with chronic renal failure pass through several stages: end-stage renal failure (uremia) is marked by oliguria that progresses to anuria (no urine output), edema, hypertension, acidosis, and azotemia. The end result is that the kidneys can no longer remove waste products from the blood, and toxicity develops. Early stages are marked by decreased reserve in which no clinical signs are apparent but serum creatinine levels are consistently higher than average. The middle stage of renal insufficiency is marked by hypertension, elevated BUN and creatinine levels, and a low urine specific gravity.

Which Stage of Chronic Renal Failure Is Marked by Oliguria