D. K., age 4 years, has been diagnosed with APSGN 1 month after he was ill with tonsillitis. His face, abdomen, and legs are swollen, and he is not interested in his toys. He is short of breath when he moves about. His urine is dark and cloudy and is scant in volume. 1. State three abnormalities likely to be found on examination of D. K.'s blood and explain the reason for each.
2. Explain why D. K. is producing very small amounts of urine.
3. Explain why acute renal failure could develop.