Nurs 611 patho quiz 5 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A urologist is discussing a structure that supplies blood to the medulla. What is the urologist describing? A. Renal arteries B. Arcuate arteries C. Peritubular capillaries D. Vasa recta - D. Vesa recta The vasa recta is a network of capillaries that forms loops and closely follows the loops of Henle and is the only blood supply to the medulla. When teaching about sodium reabsorption, which information should the nurse include? The majority of sodium reabsorption takes place in the: A....

How much urine can the urinary bladder usually hold? a. 150 to 250 mL b. 300 to 400 mL c. 450 to 550 mL d. 600 to 700 mL - 300 to 400 mL Which type of calculi in the ureter is found most often in clients with spinal cord injuries? a. Calcium b. Struvite c. Uric acid d. Cystine - Struvite A nurse is teaching student nurses about the epidemiology of lower urinary tract infections (UTIs). Which statement made by a student nurse indicates a need for further learning? a. "Young adult w...