The nurse prepares information about kidney disease for a group of new graduates. What should the nurse include about the function of the kidneys? Select all that apply.

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1. The kidneys clear the body of wastes produced by usual body functions.
2. The kidneys produce active vitamin D, which assists in the regulation of calcium balance.
3. The kidneys have no role in the isolation of infectious processes.
4. The kidneys produce erythropoietin, which stimulates the production of red blood cells.
5. The kidneys secrete renin, which is converted to angiotensin I and II to help regulate blood pressure.

The Nurse Prepares Information About Kidney Disease for a Group