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| basic structural and functional unit of the kidney |
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| glomerular filtration rate |
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| the amount of filtrate formed by the kidneys in 1 minute |
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| What happens to ADH when the amount of fluid in the body decreases |
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| ADH secretion is inhibited |
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| What happens to ADH when the amount of fluid in the body increases |
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| a measure of dissolved solutes in a solution |
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| specific gravity increases |
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| as the concentration of solutes increases...what happens to specific gravity |
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| another name for kidney stones |
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| the person cannot perceive bladder fullness nor control the urinary sphincters usually because of impaired neurological function |
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| position for inserting a catheter |
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| painful or difficult urination |
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| urine output of less than 400ml in 24 hours |
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| The bacteria that causes urinary tract infections |
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| an inability to empty the bladder |
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| a lack of voluntary control over urination |
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| the involuntary loss of urine associated with a strong urge to void. Often referred to as overactive bladder |
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| an involuntary loss of urine with increased intraabdominal pressure. Activities that produce it include sneezing, exercise, laughing, coughing, and lifting |
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| a combination of urge and stress |
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| the loss of urine in combination with a distended bladder. Causes include fecal impaction, neurological disorders, and enlarged prostate |
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| the involuntary loss of urine in the absence of urinary system injuries or nervous system problems. Causes include confusion, disorientation, or mobility problems. |
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| a short term incontinence that is expected to resolve spontaneously |
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| reroutes the ureters directly to the surface of the abdomen, forming a small stoma. Has limited use becuase it provides a direct pathway to kidneys which places at risk for infection |
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| a small piece of ileum is removed with blood and nerve supply intact. The remainder of the ileum is reconnected to prevent disruption of flow through the bowel. The free segment of ileum is sutured closed at one end, and the other end is brought out to the abdominal wall to create a stoma. |
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| Because the mucous membrane lining the ileum protects the kidneys from asending infection. |
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| Why is the ileal conduit referred over the cutaneous ureterostomy? |
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| the larger the number the larger the... |
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| a single-lumen tube that is inserted for immediate drainage of the bladder to obtain a sterile urine specimen |
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| also known as Foley, used for continuous bladder drainage |
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| used for continuous urine drainage when the urethra must be bypassed. It is inserted through an incision above the symphysis pubis |
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| a serum test that measures the amount of nitrogenous urea, a byproduct of protein metabolism in the liver |
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| a urine test for evaluation of the renal system and for determining renal disease |
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| KUB: Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder |
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| an x-ray of the urinary system and adjacent structures that is used to detect urinary calculi |
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| the rapid loss of kidney function from renal cell damage |
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| chronic renal failure (ESRD) |
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| is a slow progressive irreversible loss in kidney function |
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| an inflammation of the bladder from an infection, obstruction of the urethra, or other irritants |
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| Call the physician because the presence of blood at the urinary meatus may indicate urethral trauma or disruption. Catheterization should not be done until cause of bleeding is determined. |
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| The female client is admitted to the ED following a fall from a horse and the physician orders insertion of a Foley catheter. While preparing for the procedure, the nurse notes blood at the urinary meatus. The nurse should... |
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| because urine is less concentrated |
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| why do we worry about infants becoming dehydrated? |
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| excess fluid backed up in kidneys because of blockage like stones or tumors |
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| Medicine that decreases bladder spasms and can turn urine a orange red color |
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| how much urine output is normal for an adult |
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| history of UTI, STD, multiple vaginal deliveries, surgery or trauma, musculoskeletal, endocrine and neuro disorders |
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| high risk patients for urinary incontinence |
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| a high specific gravity is associated with what? |
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| an increased osmolality is associated with what? |
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| a decrease in osmolality is associated with what? |
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| urine remaining following voiding |
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| IVP (intravenous pyelogram) |
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| dye is injected to visualize urinary system. Ask about allergies to shellfish and iodine and check creatinine |
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| a flexible tube with light inserted through urethra into bladder this can remove a tumor or take samples from inside the bladder |
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| Adequate intake for at risk clients |
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