A client with a history of hypertension, is diagnosed with chronic renal disease. When the client asks the nurse how this occurred, which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) Thickening of the kidney structures and gradual death of nephrons has caused this diagnosis.
B) Cysts compress renal tissue that destroys the kidneys causing this diagnosis.
C) High blood pressure reduces renal blood flow and harms the kidney tissue causing this diagnosis.
D) Immune complexes form in the kidney tissue that causes inflammation causing this diagnosis.
Question 2
The nurse is providing care for a child diagnosed with renal failure who is experiencing hyperkalemia.
When planning meals for this child, which choice would be most appropriate for this client?
A) Hamburger on a bun, banana
B) Cold cuts with bun with fresh pears
C) Spaghetti and meat sauce, breadsticks
D) Carrots and green, leafy vegetables
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