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 is a complication of chronic renal failure.Metabolic acidosis is a complication of chronic renal failure.Retention of blood urea nitrogen is a complication of chronic renal failure.

A Major Complication in a Child with Chronic Renal Failure