Polycystic kidney disease - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What are the three function of the kidneys (Ans- excretion, elimination, regulation Explain what excretion is? (Ans- removal of organic waste products from body fluids Explain what elimination is? (Ans- discharge of the waste products from the body Explain what regulation is? (Ans- regulating blood volume, ion concentration, blood pH and nutrients What are signs and symptoms indicating one may have a renal disorder? (Ans- pain in the back flank area that is felt at the CV...

A client with acute kidney injury has a serum potassium level of 7.0 mEq/L (7.0 mmol/L). The nurse should plan which actions as a priority? Select all that apply. 1. Place the client on a cardiac monitor. 2. Notify the health care provider (HCP). 3. Put the client on NPO (nothing by mouth) status except for ice chips. 4. Review the client's medications to determine if any contain or retain potassium]' 5. Allow an extra 500 mL of intravenous fluid intake to dilute the electrolyte co...

Quizzes 4-6: PATH370/ PATH 370 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Pathophysiology| Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- WCU Q: The direct cause of stress incontinence is Answer: pelvic muscle weakness Q: In patients with polycystic kidney disease, renal failure is expected to progress over time as the cystic process destroys more nephrons. At what point will a patient reach end-stage renal disease? Answer: Greater than 90% nephron loss Q: Postrenal acute kidney in...

Maryville NURS 620 Exam 3 Maryville NURS 620 Exam 3 with complete solution latest 2022/2023 graded A Which of the following is not a common cause of chronic renal failure? a. Polycystic kidney disease b. Type 1 diabetes c. Hypothyroidism - Hypothyroidism In clinical practice the NP notes an elevation in the creatinine clearance and understands that this lab test: a. Does not change with the aging process b. Is greater in women than in men c. Approximates the GFR - Approximates the GFR The NP ...

Maryville NURS 620 Exam 3 with complete solution latest A+ exam Which of the following is not a common cause of chronic renal failure? a. Polycystic kidney disease b. Type 1 diabetes c. Hypothyroidism Hypothyroidism In clinical practice the NP notes an elevation in the creatinine clearance and understands that this lab test: a. Does not change with the aging process b. Is greater in women than in men c. Approximates the GFR Approximates the GFR The NP is seeing an 80 YO patient and...

1.Grief Is there an order to work through them 2.Can someone experience them more than once 1.No 2.Yes Ultrafiltration (UF) Fluid pushed through the semipermeable membrane (SPM) membrane Convection Solutes dragged across SPM along with fluid Diffusion Particles moves from area of high concentration to low Osmosis Fluid moves from area of low to high concentration AKI acute kidney injury Explain the four transport mechanisms that play a role in ...

Maryville NURS 620 Exam 3 Maryville NURS 620 Exam 3 with complete solution latest 2022/2023 graded A Which of the following is not a common cause of chronic renal failure? a. Polycystic kidney disease b. Type 1 diabetes c. Hypothyroidism - Hypothyroidism In clinical practice the NP notes an elevation in the creatinine clearance and understands that this lab test: a. Does not change with the aging process b. Is greater in women than in men c. Approximates the GFR - Approximates the GFR The NP ...

NUR265/ NUR 265 Exam 1: (2024/ 2025 Update) Advanced Med-Surg | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen Q: Anemia in kidney disease when kidneys are damaged they do not make enough EPO (this prompts the bone marrow to make RBCs, which than carry oxygen throughout the body), as a result the bone marrow makes fewer RBCs, causing anemia Q: Hypernatremia Answer: weakness, disorientation, irritability, muscle twitching, decreased reflex, HTN Q: ...

Maryville NURS 620 Exam 3 Questions and answers latest 2023 / 2024 1. Which of the following is not a common cause of chronic renal failure? a. Polycystic kidney disease b. Type 1 diabetes c. Hypothyroidism: Hypothyroidism 2. In clinical practice the NP notes an elevation in the creatinine clearance and understands that this lab test: a. Does not change with the aging process b. Is greater in women than in men c. Approximates the GFR: Approximates the GFR 3. The NP is seeing an 80 YO ...

Maryville NURS 620 Exam 3 Maryville NURS 620 Exam 3 with complete solution latest 2022/2023 graded A Which of the following is not a common cause of chronic renal failure? a. Polycystic kidney disease b. Type 1 diabetes c. Hypothyroidism - Hypothyroidism In clinical practice the NP notes an elevation in the creatinine clearance and understands that this lab test: a. Does not change with the aging process b. Is greater in women than in men c. Approximates the GFR - Approximates the GF...