Concept explainers
a.
To explain: The reason why Person H. has high blood pressure.
Introduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a gradual loss in the function of kidney over a very long period. Nephrosclerosis represents the hardening of the blood capillaries in the kidney, resulting in narrowed arterioles. It is associated with the increase in blood pressure. It causes long-standing hypertension that can progressively lead to renal damage or chronic renal failure.
b.
To explain: The reason why Person H. has anemia.
Introduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a gradual loss in the function of kidney over a very long period. Nephrosclerosis represents the hardening of the blood capillaries in the kidney, resulting in narrowed arterioles. It is associated with the increase in blood pressure. It causes long-standing hypertension that can progressively lead to renal damage or chronic renal failure.
c.
To explain: The reason why Person H. has
Introduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a gradual loss in the function of kidney over a very long period. Nephrosclerosis represents the hardening of the blood capillaries in the kidney, resulting in narrowed arterioles. It is associated with the increase in blood pressure. It causes long-standing hypertension that can progressively lead to renal damage or chronic renal failure.
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