Acute Renal Failure
Order Description
1. Explain the etiology of the acute renal failure in this case study? Is this pre-renal or intra-renal acute renal failure? Include the BUN/Creatinine ratio. Provide rationale.
2. Explain pathophysiologic mechanisms associated with the fluid and electrolyte problems present in Mr. G.
3. Analyze the blood gases and explain the underlying pathophysiologic mechanisms.