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A client recently diagnosed with renal cancer asks the nurse about the function of the kidneys. How should the nurse respond?
Incorrect. While the kidneys play a role in maintaining blood glucose levels, their primary function is to filter waste products and excess substances from the blood.
Correct. One of the primary functions of the kidneys is to filter waste products, excess substances, and toxins from the blood, helping to maintain overall homeostasis.
Incorrect. The production of digestive enzymes is not a primary function of the kidneys.
Incorrect. While the kidneys do play a role in regulating blood pressure, their primary function is related to filtration and waste removal.
A) Incorrect. While the kidneys play a role in maintaining blood glucose levels, their primary function is to filter waste products and excess substances from the blood.
B) Correct. One of the primary functions of the kidneys is to filter waste products, excess substances, and toxins from the blood, helping to maintain overall homeostasis.
C) Incorrect. The production of digestive enzymes is not a primary function of the kidneys.
D) Incorrect. While the kidneys do play a role in regulating blood pressure, their primary function is related to filtration and waste removal.