When describing the functions of the kidney to a client, which of the following would the nurse include?
A) Regulation of white blood cell production
B) Synthesis of vitamin K
C) Control of water balance
D) Secretion of the enzyme renin
C, D
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Functions of the kidneys include control of water balance and blood pressure, regulation of red blood cell production, synthesis of vitamin D to active form, and secretion of prostaglandins. They also produce the enzyme renin.
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