The nurse is preparing an educational session on kidney health for a church group. Which would the nurse include as the leading causes of end-stage renal disease? Select all that apply
1. Diabetes mellitus.
2. Alcoholism.
3. Hypertension.
4. Cardiovascular disease.
5. Obesity.
Correct Answer: 1, 3
Diabetes and hypertension increase the risk for end-stage renal disease. Alcoholism, cardiovascular disease, and obesity are not leading causes of end-stage renal disease.
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1. development. 2. communication. 3. understanding. 4. unconscious activity.
The novice nurse is learning about the various types of relationships and how these affect the role of the nurse when providing care to patients with mental illness. What tool do therapeutic relationships use that is not used in social relationships?
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