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WGU D236 pathophysiology Latest Update 2023 Verified Answers As many as 75% of nephrons are healthy during initial stages and can compensate Stage 5 with GFR below 15 mL/min Describe at least 3 problems observed throughout the body as a result of End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and why this problem is caused by poor kidney function. What are the two treatments for ESRD? - correct answer ✅ Uremic frost from high urea, hypertension from elevated renin, anemia from lack of EPO, etc.,Kidney transplant and dialysis,Problems that are commonly associated with ESRD are edema, hypertension and uremic frost. Edema and hypertension occur due to kidneys not being able to filter water out of the bloodstream. Swelling and increased blood pressure result. Uremic frost occurs because urea builds up in the body and as one sweats urea is deposited on the skin forming crystals as the sweat evaporates. Treatments for ESRD are kidney transplant and dialysis.
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