End-stage renal disease

End-stage renal disease ( 49 Questions)

A client diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease (PKD. asks the nurse about the cause of their condition. Which response by the nurse is accurate?


Correct Answer: A

A. This is correct. Polycystic kidney disease (PKD. is a genetic disorder, and individuals with a family history of PKD have a higher risk of developing the condition. It can be inherited from one or both parents, and the mutated gene responsible for PKD affects the development of fluid-filled cysts in the kidneys.

B. This is incorrect. While exposure to certain environmental toxins can contribute to kidney damage, it is not the cause of PKD.

C. This is incorrect. PKD is not an autoimmune disorder; it is a genetic disorder characterized by the growth of cysts in the kidneys.

D. This is incorrect. PKD is not caused by chronic kidney infections; it is a genetic condition that results in the formation of cysts within the kidney tissue.




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