A 28-year-old male patient is diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease. Which information is most appropriate for the nurse to include in teaching at this time?
a. Complications of renal transplantation
b. Methods for treating severe chronic pain
c. Discussion of options for genetic counseling
d. Differences between hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis
ANS: C
Because a 28-year-old patient may be considering having children, the nurse should include information about genetic counseling when teaching the patient. The well-managed patient will not need to choose between hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis or know about the effects of transplantation for many years. There is no indication that the patient has chronic pain.
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