CPC · Question #94
When a patient has ESRD, which system is affected?
The correct answer is D. Genitourinary. End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) is a condition in which the kidneys fail to work effectively to remove waste products and excess fluids from the blood. This primarily affects the genitourinary system, which includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Patients with ESRD…
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When a patient has ESRD, which system is affected?
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- ACardiovascular
- BNeurologic
- CRespiratory
- DGenitourinary
How the community answered
(36 responses)- B3% (1)
- C6% (2)
- D92% (33)
Explanation
End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) is a condition in which the kidneys fail to work effectively to remove waste products and excess fluids from the blood. This primarily affects the genitourinary system, which includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Patients with ESRD often require dialysis or a kidney transplant.
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