A patient who sustained multiple trauma now requires dialysis. Which information should the nurse provide about the need for this treatment?
1. "Temporary dialysis is commonly required when patients have had multiple trauma."
2. "The kidneys are somewhat fragile and can be stunned by trauma."
3. "Some of the life-saving drugs we use can be hard on the kidneys."
4. "Most patients with severe abdominal trauma have coexisting kidney damage."
5. "Crushing injuries to muscles can release substances that are harmful to the kidneys."
1, 3, 5
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