End-stage renal disease
End-stage renal disease ( 49 Questions)
This is correct. ESRD often leads to hypertension and increased cardiovascular risk due to fluid retention, electrolyte imbalances, and activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system.
This is incorrect. Clients with ESRD are at increased risk for bone fractures and calcium imbalances due to impaired calcium and phosphorus metabolism, leading to bone demineralization and increased fracture risk.
This is incorrect. ESRD is not associated with improved vision or eye health; in fact, clients with ESRD may experience eye complications, such as retinopathy, due to the effects of diabetes and hypertension on the retina.
This is incorrect. ESRD can affect the gastrointestinal system, leading to complications such as nausea, vomiting, and gastrointestinal bleeding due to the accumulation of waste products and electrolyte imbalances.
A. This is correct. ESRD often leads to hypertension and increased cardiovascular risk due to fluid retention, electrolyte imbalances, and activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system.
B. This is incorrect. Clients with ESRD are at increased risk for bone fractures and calcium imbalances due to impaired calcium and phosphorus metabolism, leading to bone demineralization and increased fracture risk.
C. This is incorrect. ESRD is not associated with improved vision or eye health; in fact, clients with ESRD may experience eye complications, such as retinopathy, due to the effects of diabetes and hypertension on the retina.
D. This is incorrect. ESRD can affect the gastrointestinal system, leading to complications such as nausea, vomiting, and gastrointestinal bleeding due to the accumulation of waste products and electrolyte imbalances.