× Didn't find what you were looking for? Ask a question
Top Posters
Since Sunday
5
a
5
k
5
c
5
B
5
l
5
C
4
s
4
a
4
t
4
i
4
r
4
Home Q & A Board Biology-Related Homework Help Medicine Nursing and Clinical
New Topic  
colleen colleen
wrote...
Valued Member
Posts: 17077
Rep: 251 1
11 years ago
A patient has been given instruction about adult polycystic kidney disease (APKD). Which of these statements, if made by the patient, would indicate that the patient needs further instruction? Select all that apply.
1. “This disorder can be cured if I take my medication carefully.”
2. “APKD is inherited from parent to child.”
3. “The problem that causes this disease is in the cell chromosomes.”
4. “Many fluid-filled sacks are found in the kidneys.”
5. “This disorder can cause my kidneys to work poorly.”
Read 384 times
1 Reply
Sunshine ☀ ☼

Related Topics

Replies
wrote...
#1
Valued Member
11 years ago
1 -- There is no medication that can cure this disorder. Adult polycystic kidney disease (APKD) is linked to a familial chromosome 16 disorder. The disease is characterized by large cysts in one or both kidneys and a gradual loss of kidney tissue with resultant chronic renal failure.
Don't forget to give me a thumbs up!
New Topic      
Quick Reply
Explore
Post your homework questions and get free online help from our incredible volunteers
  1286 People Browsing
Start New Topic Take the Tour CoursesNew Study Tools Topics Trending Browse by Textbook
Live Chat
Related Images
  
 629
  
 994
  
 5490
Your Opinion
Which 'study break' activity do you find most distracting?
Votes: 741
Previous poll results: What's your favorite coffee beverage?