Which of the following statements made by a client experiencing chronic kidney dysfunction reflects the best understanding of the most common physiological effect this disorder can have on the body?
A) "I'm tested regularly for anemia."
B) "My diet is restricted because of this problem."
C) "Diabetes runs in my family,so I get tested regularly."
D) "I can get really depressed if I think about this too much."

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Clients with chronic alterations in kidney function cannot produce sufficient quantities of the hormone erythropoietin;therefore they are prone to anemia.The remaining options deal with nonphysiological events or conditions that are more causes of the dysfunction,not effects.

Which of the Following Statements Made by a Client Experiencing