After Teaching a Client About the Functions of the Kidney

question 5

Multiple Choice

After teaching a client about the functions of the kidney, the nurse determines that more teaching is needed when the client states which of the following as a function?

• A) Secretion of ions to maintain acid-base balance
• B) Production of erythropoietin
• C) Synthesis of bile
• D) Production of activated form of vitamin D

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