In patients with polycystic kidney disease,renal failure is expected to progress over time as the cystic process destroys more nephrons.At what point will a patient reach end-stage renal disease?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

End-stage renal disease occurs when greater than 90% of the nephrons have been lost.End-stage renal disease is possible to predict based on nephron loss.It occurs when greater than 90% (not 15%,25%,or 50%)of the nephrons have been lost.

In Patients with Polycystic Kidney Disease,renal Failure Is Expected to Progress