Leading causes of chronic renal failure include diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and:
a. urolithiasis c. hepatotoxic drugs
b. congestive heart failure d. glomerulonephritis
D
Chronic renal failure, also known as end-stage renal disease (ESRD), is a slow, progressive condition in which the kidney's ability to function deteriorates. It is not reversible. Risk factors for developing chronic renal failure include diabetes, hypertension, glomerulonephritis, and polycystic kidney disease.
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