kidneys help synthesize the hormone calcitriol. 2. Kidneys: the kidneys filter out wastes from the blood these wastes are then liquified into urine. Ureters: The ureters funnel the urine into the Urinary Bladder. Urinary Bladder: the urinary bladder stores the urine until muscle contraction forces the urine out. Urethra: the urethra is where the urine is forced out of the body. 3. 4. Renal Capsule: a smooth‚ transparent‚ fibrous membrane. Helps against trauma
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is made of two kidneys‚ two ureters‚ two sphincters muscles‚ the bladder and the urethra. The kidneys filter metabolic waste and chemicals from blood to the urine. They do this by filtering units called nephrons. Kidneys are responsible for the production of erythropoietin that aids the formatting of red blood cells. The ureter carries the urine from the kidney to the bladder. These muscles are continuously tightening and relaxing over and over
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instill medications such as antibiotics for treating bladder infections. This is done over a period of time‚ and runs continuously. A special catheter is used for the above procedure. Purpose: To prevent blood clot formation‚ allow free flow of urine and maintain IDC patency‚ by continuously irrigating the bladder with Normal Saline. Materials/ Equipment Needed: 3 way catheter 0.9% sodium chloride irrigation bags as per facility policy continous bladder irrigation set and
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help voiding (as described above). Instruct patient or caregiver on signs and symptoms of overdistended bladder (e.g.‚ decreased or absent urine‚ frequency‚ hesitancy‚ urgency‚ lower abdominal distention‚ or discomfort). Instruct patient or caregiver on signs and symptoms of urinary tract infection (e.g.‚ chills and fever‚ frequent urination or concentrated urine‚ and abdominal or back pain). Teach patient or caregiver to perform meatal care twice daily with soap and water and dry thoroughly.
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the bowel. | The infant will exhibit no signs of dehydration‚ clear amber urine output of 1-3 mL/kg/hr‚ and will display appropriate weight gain. | 6. Initiate early feedings and offer feedings ever 2-3 hours.2. Monitor urine specific gravity.3. Administer fluid intake that is 25% above normal requirements. 4. Assess for signs of dehydrations such as poor skin turgor‚ depressed fontanelles‚ sunken eyes‚ decreased urine output‚ weight loss‚ and changes in electrolytes.5. Monitor daily weights.6
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such as sodium‚ potassium‚ and phosphate‚ make hormones that help regulate blood pressure‚ make red blood cells‚ and keep bones strong (“Your Kidneys and How They Work” 3).” The ureters are thin muscular tubes that are 8-10 inches long that carry urine from the kidney to the bladder. The two layers of smooth muscle that
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1 RENAL FAILURE Prof. Stroehlein 2 OBJECTIVES Identify patients with Actual /Potential Acute or Chronic Renal Failure and respond with appropriate care Describe alterations in body functions related to Renal self care deficits. Discuss and interpret diagnostic tests related to Renal self care deficits. Discuss social‚ economical‚ cultural factors that impact an individuals self care. Use effective teaching and therapeutic communication skills with parents ‚patients families
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Two ways to determine kidney function and possible glomerulonephritis are by a urine test and a kidney biopsy. In a urinalysis if there are traces of red blood cells and red cell casts in your urine‚ this can be an indicator of damage to the glomeruli. Some other indicators of kidney function damage or glomerulonephritis within a urine test are white blood cells‚ which are an indicator of infection‚ increased proteins‚ which may indicate nephron damage‚ and
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Urinary Incontinence in the Elderly Population Name School Course number Date Abstract Urinary incontinence is the unintentional escape of urine. Both men and women can become incontinent for many different reasons‚ however‚ it occurs more in women than men. As a person ages‚ their body goes through changes that put them at a higher risk of elimination difficulties. The five different types of urinary incontinence classified are: stress‚ urge‚ overflow‚ reflex‚ and incontinence
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The nurse is performing her admission assessment of a patient. When grading arterial pulses‚ a 1+ pulse indicates: Above normal perfusion. Absent perfusion. Normal perfusion. Diminished perfusion. Murmurs that indicate heart disease are often accompanied by other symptoms such as: Dyspnea on exertion. Subcutaneous emphysema. Thoracic petechiae. Periorbital edema. Which pregnancy-related physiologic change would place the patient with a history of cardiac disease at the greatest risk of
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