The nurse is caring for a patient with acute kidney injury who is being treated with hemodialysis.The patient asks if he will need dialysis for the rest of his life.Which of the following would be the best response?
A) "Unfortunately, kidney injury is not reversible; it is permanent."
B) "Kidney function usually returns within 2 weeks."
C) "You will know for sure if you start urinating a lot all at once."
D) "Recovery is possible, but it may take several months."
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