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a.
To explain: The reason why Person H. is voiding frequently.
Introduction: The 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 that results in the narrowed arterioles. It is associated with the increase in the blood pressure. It causes long-standing hypertension that can progressively leads to renal damage or chronic renal failure.
b.
To explain: The reason why Person H. has a very dilute urine.
Introduction: The 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 that results in the narrowed arterioles. It is associated with the increase in the blood pressure. It causes long-standing hypertension that can progressively leads to renal damage or chronic renal failure.
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