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URINARY

URINARY QUIZ 2

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Microscopic structure (afferent arteriole) Responsible for delivering blood to the glomerulus.
Urine formation 1.Filtration 2.Reabsorption 3.Secretion
Filtration Filtration of water and blood products occurs in the glomerulus of Bowman's capsule.
Reabsorption Reabsorption of water, glucose, and necessary ions back into the blood occurs primarily in the proximal convoluted tubules, Henle's loop, and the distal convoluted tubules.
Secretion Secretion of certain ions, nitrogenous waste products, and drugs occurs primarily in the distal convoluted tubule. This process is the reverse of reabsorption; the substances move from the blood to the filtrate.
Gross anatomic structure. *Renal capsule *Renal cortex *Medulla *Papillae *Calyces *renal pelvis *ureter
Middle portion of kidney Medulla
Functions of the kidney. *Urine formation *Fluid and electrolyte control *Acid-base balance *Excretion of waste products * Blood pressure regulation *Red blood cell (RBC) production *Regulation of calcium-phosphate metabolism:
Acute renal failure (oliguric phase) Oliguric phase : May last from several days to 4 weeks to several months. Some patients may experience the non-oliguric form, usually caused by nephrotoxic antibiotics, in which urinary output may exceed 2 L in 24 hours.
TURP (Transurethral resection of the prostate) *Pt, may have continuous closed bladder irrigation or intermittent irrigation to prevent occlusion of the catheter with blood clots, which would cause bladder spasms. *Hematuria is expected *Monitor V/S & urine color q2hr for 24hr complications.
Hemodialysis For patients with acute or irreversible renal failure and fluid and electrolyte imbalances.
Hemodialysis Nursing Interventions *Dietary restrictions *Weigh before and after *V/S q 30-60 min. *Monitor s/s of fluid or electrolytes imbalances *Assess access site *Monitor for hemorrhage
Acute cystitis phenazopyridine (pyridium). An over-the-counter urinary analgesic medication, may be encouraged to manage the discomfort. Its use should be limited to 2 days. It will turn the urine's color to a bright orange.
Serum creatinine Dx. impaired kidney function. Female: 0.6 to 1. mg/dl Male: 0.7 to 1.3 mg/dl
Acid-base imbalance. *Normal p.H. 7.35-7.45. *Normal P.a.C.O.2. 35-45. *Normal H.C.O.3. 21-28.
Spironolactone Is a potassium sparing diuretic.
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