Question

apply medical terminology for each specialty 5 of 5
which of the following statements describes acute renal failure?
a gradual loss of the kidneys ability to secrete urine
a sudden loss of the kidneys ability to secrete urine
a sudden increase of urine production by the kidney
a gradual increase of urine production by the kidney

Explanation:

Acute renal failure is characterized by a sudden event. The key is the word "acute" which implies suddenness. A sudden loss of the kidneys' ability to secrete urine aligns with the definition of acute renal failure. A gradual loss would be more related to chronic conditions. An increase in urine production by the kidney is not a description of renal failure.

Answer:

a sudden loss of the kidneys ability to secrete urine