The nurse is caring for a client with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) on hemodialysis. Which factor does the nurse recognize is the leading cause of this disease?
A) Diabetes
B) Hypertension
C) Heredity
D) Autoimmune disease
A) Diabetes
Explanation: A) Diabetes is the leading cause of ESRD and diabetes is second. Heredity and autoimmune disease are factors that may lead to ESRD; however, these are not the leading cause of ESRD.
B) Diabetes is the leading cause of ESRD and diabetes is second. Heredity and autoimmune disease are factors that may lead to ESRD; however, these are not the leading cause of ESRD.
C) Diabetes is the leading cause of ESRD and diabetes is second. Heredity and autoimmune disease are factors that may lead to ESRD; however, these are not the leading cause of ESRD.
D) Diabetes is the leading cause of ESRD and diabetes is second. Heredity and autoimmune disease are factors that may lead to ESRD; however, these are not the leading cause of ESRD.
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