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What is the approximate annual increase in incidence of ESRD over the past 5 years?
What is the approximate annual increase in incidence of ESRD over the past 5 years?
- 5%
- 12%
- 10%
- 8% (correct)
What is the leading cause of ESRD?
What is the leading cause of ESRD?
- Hypertension
- Diabetes mellitus (correct)
- Pyelonephritis
- Chronic glomerulonephritis
What percentage of ESRD cases in the United States and Europe is caused by autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease?
What percentage of ESRD cases in the United States and Europe is caused by autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease?
- 15% to 18%
- 5% to 7%
- 12% to 15%
- 8% to 10% (correct)
What is the eventual outcome for patients with ESRD?
What is the eventual outcome for patients with ESRD?
What is the term for the accumulation of waste products in the blood due to declining renal function?
What is the term for the accumulation of waste products in the blood due to declining renal function?
How many stages of chronic renal disease are recognized?
How many stages of chronic renal disease are recognized?
What factors influence the rate of decline in renal function and progression of chronic renal failure?
What factors influence the rate of decline in renal function and progression of chronic renal failure?
Why do patients who excrete significant amounts of protein or have elevated blood pressure tend to progress more rapidly to ESRD?
Why do patients who excrete significant amounts of protein or have elevated blood pressure tend to progress more rapidly to ESRD?
What is the primary reason for monitoring arterial blood gases or serum bicarbonate levels in patients with severe acidosis?
What is the primary reason for monitoring arterial blood gases or serum bicarbonate levels in patients with severe acidosis?
What is the purpose of phosphate-binding agents in the management of ARF?
What is the purpose of phosphate-binding agents in the management of ARF?
What is the expected daily weight loss in a patient with ARF who has a negative nitrogen balance?
What is the expected daily weight loss in a patient with ARF who has a negative nitrogen balance?
Why are dietary proteins limited during the oliguric phase of ARF?
Why are dietary proteins limited during the oliguric phase of ARF?
What is the primary reason for restricting foods and fluids containing potassium in patients with ARF?
What is the primary reason for restricting foods and fluids containing potassium in patients with ARF?
What is the purpose of high-carbohydrate meals in the nutritional management of ARF?
What is the purpose of high-carbohydrate meals in the nutritional management of ARF?
What is the typical duration of the oliguric phase of ARF?
What is the typical duration of the oliguric phase of ARF?
What is the typical daily restriction for sodium intake in patients with ARF?
What is the typical daily restriction for sodium intake in patients with ARF?
What is a potential complication of chronic renal failure due to decreased excretion and excessive intake?
What is a potential complication of chronic renal failure due to decreased excretion and excessive intake?
Which of the following is a complication of chronic renal failure due to retention of uremic waste products and inadequate dialysis?
Which of the following is a complication of chronic renal failure due to retention of uremic waste products and inadequate dialysis?
What is the goal of management in chronic renal failure?
What is the goal of management in chronic renal failure?
What is the primary means of achieving management in chronic renal failure?
What is the primary means of achieving management in chronic renal failure?
What is the purpose of administering erythropoietin in chronic renal failure?
What is the purpose of administering erythropoietin in chronic renal failure?
What is the concern about the long-term use of aluminum-based antacids?
What is the concern about the long-term use of aluminum-based antacids?
What is the purpose of administering phosphate-binding agents in chronic renal failure?
What is the purpose of administering phosphate-binding agents in chronic renal failure?
What is the alternative medication to high doses of aluminum-based antacids?
What is the alternative medication to high doses of aluminum-based antacids?
What type of proteins are considered to have high biologic value?
What type of proteins are considered to have high biologic value?
What is the typical fluid allowance for a patient based on the previous day's urine output?
What is the typical fluid allowance for a patient based on the previous day's urine output?
What is the primary purpose of carbohydrates and fat in the diet described above?
What is the primary purpose of carbohydrates and fat in the diet described above?
Why is vitamin supplementation necessary for patients on a protein-restricted diet?
Why is vitamin supplementation necessary for patients on a protein-restricted diet?
What dietary recommendation is made to prevent hyperkalemia in patients undergoing dialysis?
What dietary recommendation is made to prevent hyperkalemia in patients undergoing dialysis?
When is dialysis usually initiated in patients with chronic renal failure?
When is dialysis usually initiated in patients with chronic renal failure?
Which of the following is not a potential nursing diagnosis for a patient with chronic renal failure?
Which of the following is not a potential nursing diagnosis for a patient with chronic renal failure?
What role does nursing care play for patients with chronic renal failure?
What role does nursing care play for patients with chronic renal failure?
Which cardiovascular symptom is characterized by swelling in the feet, hands, and sacrum with an indentation present after applying pressure?
Which cardiovascular symptom is characterized by swelling in the feet, hands, and sacrum with an indentation present after applying pressure?
What is a common pulmonary manifestation that involves increased rate and depth of breathing due to severe metabolic acidosis?
What is a common pulmonary manifestation that involves increased rate and depth of breathing due to severe metabolic acidosis?
Which gastrointestinal symptom is sometimes referred to as 'uremic fetor'?
Which gastrointestinal symptom is sometimes referred to as 'uremic fetor'?
Which term refers to the decrease in muscle mass and strength often seen in patients with kidney disease?
Which term refers to the decrease in muscle mass and strength often seen in patients with kidney disease?
What is considered the more sensitive indicator of renal function due to its constant production in the body?
What is considered the more sensitive indicator of renal function due to its constant production in the body?
Which hematologic symptom commonly occurs in patients with renal disease and involves a low platelet count?
Which hematologic symptom commonly occurs in patients with renal disease and involves a low platelet count?
Which reproductive symptom is characterized by the absence of menstruation in women?
Which reproductive symptom is characterized by the absence of menstruation in women?
What physiological change in the kidneys leads to the inability to concentrate or dilute urine normally in End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)?
What physiological change in the kidneys leads to the inability to concentrate or dilute urine normally in End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)?
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