Question 248 · LEK · Water balance
The expansion of extracellular fluid volume is an inevitable consequence of diminished salt and water excretion in renal failure. Indicate the false consequence of overhydration:
- A. weight gain.
- B. oedema.
- C. raised jugular venous pressure.
- D. hypernatremia.
- E. anaemia.
Hint
Consider what happens to plasma sodium concentration and haemoglobin when water is retained together with salt.
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