Chapter 16, Problem 1CAQ2

Summary Introduction

To review:

The early clinical manifestation of prerenal failure that was presented in the given case.

Introduction:

An old woman has been admitted to the hospital for left ventricular failure and severe renal failure. The adverse effects of poor blood supply are presented in this case. When admitted, she was not producing urine. She has swollen hands, ankles, and eyelids. The skin was damp and pale and small white frothy sputum was observed.