End-stage renal disease
End-stage renal disease ( 49 Questions)
This is incorrect. ESRD leads to decreased urine output and excessive thirst due to impaired kidney function, not increased urine output.
This is correct. Swelling of the legs and ankles, also known as edema, is a common symptom of ESRD. Kidney failure causes fluid retention and electrolyte imbalances, leading to edema in the lower extremities and other body parts.
This is incorrect. Clients with ESRD often experience poor appetite and unintended weight loss due to the accumulation of waste products in the body.
This is incorrect. ESRD is often associated with hypertension and other cardiovascular complications. Clients with ESRD may experience symptoms such as high blood pressure, shortness of breath, and chest pain.
A. This is incorrect. ESRD leads to decreased urine output and excessive thirst due to impaired kidney function, not increased urine output.
B. This is correct. Swelling of the legs and ankles, also known as edema, is a common symptom of ESRD. Kidney failure causes fluid retention and electrolyte imbalances, leading to edema in the lower extremities and other body parts.
C. This is incorrect. Clients with ESRD often experience poor appetite and unintended weight loss due to the accumulation of waste products in the body.
D. This is incorrect. ESRD is often associated with hypertension and other cardiovascular complications. Clients with ESRD may experience symptoms such as high blood pressure, shortness of breath, and chest pain.