Which risk increases when the kidney fails to regulate osmotic equilibrium?

💡 Explanation

Cellular edema increases because of water shifting into cells via osmosis in response to osmotic imbalance, resulting in impaired nerve and muscle function. Therefore, cell swelling is the primary risk, rather than changes to blood cells, glycogen, or muscle development.

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