Which of the Following Statements About Chronic Renal Failure (CRF)

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about chronic renal failure (CRF) is accurate?

• A) CRF is diagnosed when 70 percent of the nephrons are lost and the patient is clinically unstable.
• B) The only treatment for CRF is a kidney transplant.
• C) CRF is reversible if the cause is found and treated.
• D) Hemodialysis can reverse CRF, but CAPD cannot.

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Definitions:

Adolescent Decision Making

The process by which individuals in their teenage years make choices and judgments, often influenced by developmental, cognitive, and social factors.

Dual-Process Model

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Analytical

Pertaining to the systematic examination of complex material or concepts to understand their nature or to determine their essential features.

Cognitive Strategy

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