A kidney biopsy has been scheduled for a patient with a history of acute renal failure. The patient asks the nurse why this test has been scheduled. What is the nurse's best response?
A) "A biopsy is routinely ordered for all patients with renal disorders."
B) "A biopsy is generally ordered following abnormal x-ray findings of the renal pelvis."
C) "A biopsy is often ordered for patients before they have a kidney transplant."
D) "A biopsy is sometimes necessary for diagnosing and evaluating the extent of kidney disease."
Ans: D
Feedback: Biopsy of the kidney is used in diagnosing and evaluating the extent of kidney disease. Indications for biopsy include unexplained acute renal failure, persistent proteinuria or hematuria, transplant rejection, and glomerulopathies. Options A, B, and C are incorrect.
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