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58-year-old Jeff, a school teacher, has had hypertension (180/110) for years and also Type- 1 diabetes. He does not have...

58-year-old Jeff, a school teacher, has had hypertension (180/110) for years and also Type- 1 diabetes. He does not have any other serious medical issues. Last week, after a meeting, he felt weak and lethargic and had some lower leg swelling. His doctor ordered urine tests and diagnosed him with kidney failure.

Discuss the problems frequently encountered in kidney failure.

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the signs and symptoms of kidney failures are

hypertension

decreased urine output

fluid retention causing swelling in legs and ankles

shortness of breadth due to retention of fluid in lungs

fatiuge

confusion due to increased BUN, nausea

weakness

irregular heart beat, chest pain

seizures or coma in severe cases

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