MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

NEUROLOGY

SURGERY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A patient with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) has developed anemia. What laboratory finding does the nurse understand to be significant in this stage of anemia?

A	Calcium level of 9.4 mg/dL
B	Potassium level of 5.2 mEq/L
C	Creatinine level of 6 mg/100 mL
D	Magnesium level of 2.5 mg/dL

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The complete blood count (CBC) provides information about the severity of anemia and adequacy of bone marrow function.

Detailed explanation-2: -Anemia of chronic renal disease, also known as anemia of chronic kidney disease (CKD), is a form of normocytic, normochromic, hypoproliferative anemia. It is frequently associated with poor outcomes in chronic kidney disease and confers an increased mortality risk.

Detailed explanation-3: -The goals for people on dialysis vary from some of these levels-potassium goal 3.5 to 5.5, calcium 8.4 to 9.5, phosphorus 3.5 to 5.5.

Detailed explanation-4: -Doctors can diagnose the disease with blood tests, urine tests, kidney ultrasound, kidney biopsy, and CT scan. According to the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, about 30 million people, or 15% of adults, in the U.S. are estimated to have chronic kidney disease.

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