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A client has polycystic kidney disease. The client asks the nurse, 'How did I get these fluid-filled bubbles on my kidneys? I have not had any X-ray type tests.' How should the nurse respond to help the client understand risk factors for this disease process?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Polycystic kidney disease is primarily genetic, with a higher incidence among blood relatives due to autosomal dominant or recessive inheritance patterns.