The population health nurse is planning a program focusing on the societal effects of chronic kidney disease. The community members with which health problems should the nurse encourage attending this program? (Select all that apply.)
1. 64 year old male client with hypertension.
2. 17 year old male client being treated for asthma.
3. 78 year old female client diagnosed with osteoporosis.
4. 58 year old female client with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
5. 34 year old male client recovering from testicular cancer.
Answer: 1, 4
Explanation: 1. Diabetes and hypertension are major risk factors for chronic kidney disease. Asthma, osteoporosis, and testicular cancer are not risk factors for the development of chronic kidney disease.
4. Diabetes and hypertension are major risk factors for chronic kidney disease. Asthma, osteoporosis, and testicular cancer are not risk factors for the development of chronic kidney disease.
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