The nurse is caring for a client with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) on hemodialysis. Which factor does the nurse recognize is the leading cause of this disease?
A) Diabetes
B) Hypertension
C) Heredity
D) Autoimmune disease

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Diabetes is the leading cause of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) as it can lead to diabetic nephropathy, which damages the kidneys over time.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with End-Stage Renal