Genito-Urinary System Disorders - End-stage renal disease

A nurse is providing education to a client recently diagnosed with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD. . The client asks, "What does End-Stage Renal Disease mean?" Which response by the nurse is accurate? A. "ESRD is a reversible condition with proper treatment." B. "ESRD is the final stage of chronic kidney disease where the kidneys permanently lose their ability to function." C. "ESRD is a condition in which the kidneys can no longer function temporarily due to an infection." D. "ESRD is a condition where the kidneys experience reduced function but can still recover with proper management." Explanation A. This is incorrect because ESRD is not a reversible condition. Once the kidneys have reached this stage, their ability to function is permanently lost, and treatment focuses on managing the condition and replacing kidney function through dialysis or transplantation. B. This is correct. ESRD is the final stage of chronic kidney disease, where the kidneys have lost their ability to function adequately to sustain life. At this stage, the client requires renal replacement therapy such as dialysis or kidney transplantation to survive. C. This is incorrect because ESRD is not a temporary condition caused by an infection; it is a chronic and irreversible condition. D. This is incorrect because ESRD is not a condition where the kidneys can recover with proper management. Once the kidneys have reached end-stage, their ability to function is permanently compromised.