154) ANSWER

D) Cardiovascular disease

RATIONALE

Cardiovascular disease is a common cause of death in clients with end-stage renal disease resulting from accelerated atherosclerosis. Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and glucose intolerance all contribute to the process. All other disorders may be present throughout the uremic stage but are less likely to cause death. Identify option 4 as the condition likely to cause death.