Which of the following clients on a medical unit of a hospital is most likely to be experiencing health problems that may be attributable to kidney disease?
A) An 81-year-old female client with osteoporosis and anemia
B) A 77-year-old client with urinary retention due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
C) A 55-year-old woman with a recent stroke secondary to long-standing hypertension
D) A 60-year-old man with a systemic fungal infection requiring intravenous antibiotics.

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The kidneys play central roles in both vitamin D activation and regulation of red blood cell production, deficiencies of which may result in osteoporosis and anemia, respectively. BPH, stroke, and infection are less likely to result from kidney disease.

Which of the Following Clients on a Medical Unit of a Hospital