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End-stage renal disease
End-stage renal disease ( 49 Questions)
This is incorrect because ESRD is not a reversible condition. Once the kidneys have reached this stage, their ability to function is permanently lost, and treatment focuses on managing the condition and replacing kidney function through dialysis or transplantation.
This is correct. ESRD is the final stage of chronic kidney disease, where the kidneys have lost their ability to function adequately to sustain life. At this stage, the client requires renal replacement therapy such as dialysis or kidney transplantation to survive.
This is incorrect because ESRD is not a temporary condition caused by an infection; it is a chronic and irreversible condition.
This is incorrect because ESRD is not a condition where the kidneys can recover with proper management. Once the kidneys have reached end-stage, their ability to function is permanently compromised.
A. This is incorrect because ESRD is not a reversible condition. Once the kidneys have reached this stage, their ability to function is permanently lost, and treatment focuses on managing the condition and replacing kidney function through dialysis or transplantation.
B. This is correct. ESRD is the final stage of chronic kidney disease, where the kidneys have lost their ability to function adequately to sustain life. At this stage, the client requires renal replacement therapy such as dialysis or kidney transplantation to survive.
C. This is incorrect because ESRD is not a temporary condition caused by an infection; it is a chronic and irreversible condition.
D. This is incorrect because ESRD is not a condition where the kidneys can recover with proper management. Once the kidneys have reached end-stage, their ability to function is permanently compromised.