Why Are Patients Diagnosed with Chronic Renal Failure and on Dialysis

question 20

Multiple Choice

Why are patients diagnosed with chronic renal failure and on dialysis prone to injury?

• A) Bone demineralization and peripheral neuropathy
• B) Fatigue and drug side effects
• C) Impaired immune response and malnutrition
• D) Multiple life changes and hormone deficiencies

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