chapter 10 urinary disorders (with 10% complete answers)

what is the hormone from the posterior pituitary gland that influences the amount of water that is eliminated with the urine? correct answers antidiuretic hormone as the body breaks down protein, nitrogen wastes are broken down into urea ammonia and? correct answers creatinine. because kidneys are located in proximity to the vertebrae and are protected by the ribs, their location in documentation is referred to as? correct answers urachal peritoneal. a home health pt with end stage renal disease has a nursing diagnosis of powerlessness r/t life altering disease. which nursing intervention would be most helpful. correct answers include the pt in making the plan of care. what portion of the nephron is involved with filtration? correct answers glomerulus of the bowman capsule. when the home health pt is started on dialysis, the home health nurse refers the pt to a community support group that assists with the adjustments necessary to living with dialysis which group offers this service? correct answers american association of kidney patients. the nurse is aware that as a person ages there is a loss of the _______ mechanism of the kidney due to a decrease in blood supply to the kidneys and loss of nephrons. correct answers filtering. a pt who is receiving continuous bladder irrigation following a transdermal resection of the prostate complains of "spasm like" pain over his lower abdomen. what should the initial intervention be by the nurse? correct answers check the cath and drainage system for obstruction. a 56 yr old pt with cancer of the bladder is recovering from a cystectomy with an ileal conduit. what is an important aspect in nursing interventions of the pt with an ileal conduit? correct answers maintain skin integrity. it is 2 days after a 42 yr old male pt's urinary diversion surgery. he continues to be critical of the hospital and the nursing care, even though the staff has spent time explaining the care to him. what is the most likely explanation for his behavior? correct answers he is reacting to the loss of self-esteem and altered body image. what should the nurse encourage, barring any other contraindication, when teaching a pt how to decrease the chance of further problems with urolithiasis? correct answers increase his fluid intake. the nurse notes the amount and color of the urine with urolithiasis has voided. while using standard precautions, what should be the nurse's next action? correct answers strain the urine.