The nurse is preparing an educational session on kidney health for a church group. Which of the following would the nurse include as the leading cause of end-stage renal disease? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Diabetes mellitus
2. Alcoholism
3. Hypertension
4. Cardiovascular disease
5. Obesity
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Rationale 1: Diabetes mellitus. Diabetes mellitus affects the blood vessels of the renal system and is a leading cause of end-stage renal disease.
Rationale 2: Alcoholism. Alcoholism is not a leading cause of end-stage renal disease.
Rationale 3: Hypertension. Hypertension affects the blood vessels of the renal system and is a leading cause of end-stage renal disease.
Rationale 4: Cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease is not a leading cause of end-stage renal disease.
Rationale 5: Obesity. Obesity is not a leading cause of end-stage renal disease.
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