The patient has been diagnosed with chronic renal failure and is receiving hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) .The nurse has taught the patient about the importance of kidney function,and evaluates that learning has occurred when the patient makes which statements? Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
A) "Kidneys help my heart by balancing potassium."
B) "Kidneys balance the fluid and electrolytes in my body."
C) "Kidneys keep blood pressure from getting too low."
D) "Kidneys help decrease infections by excreting bacteria."
E) "Kidneys help regulate the oxygen levels in my blood."
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