NURSING 112023 basic adult health (NURSING112023)

RENAL CALCULI  The gold standard for diagnosing a renal stone is CT scan.  Renal calculi can be found in the ureter or bladder.  Stones form when calcium and oxalate in the urine combine.  Calcium stones are the most commonly formed stones.  Struvite stones commonly result from a UTI.  Normally, there should not be stone formation in the urine. Our urine actually has inhibitors to prevent stone formation. These include citrate and magnesium.  Urine contains calcium ...

Final Review RENAL CALCULI  The gold standard for diagnosing a renal stone is CT scan.  Renal calculi can be found in the ureter or bladder.  Stones form when calcium and oxalate in the urine combine.  Calcium stones are the most commonly formed stones.  Struvite stones commonly result from a UTI.  Normally, there should not be stone formation in the urine. Our urine actually has inhibitors to prevent stone formation. These include citrate and magnesium.  Urine cont...

Final Review RENAL CALCULI  The gold standard for diagnosing a renal stone is CT scan.  Renal calculi can be found in the ureter or bladder.  Stones form when calcium and oxalate in the urine combine.  Calcium stones are the most commonly formed stones.  Struvite stones commonly result from a UTI.  Normally, there should not be stone formation in the urine. Our urine actually has inhibitors to prevent stone formation. These include citrate and magnesium.  Urine cont...