514). Through its vascular and tubular components‚ the nephron performs three basic functions in order to carry out its regulatory role in the kidney: glomerular filtration‚ tubular reabsorption‚ and tubular secretion. In the initial phase of urine creation‚ otherwise known as glomerular filtration‚ roughly 20% of plasma from the afferent arteriole flows through the glomerular capillaries and into the Bowman’s capsule. As this newly formed filtrate travels through the nephron‚ it is subject
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Hydronephrosis Nicole Martin Sanford Brown College Urinalysis MA 116 Dr. Reece November 26‚ 2012 Hydronephrosis is a condition in which the kidneys are swollen due to the obstruction of urine flow in any part of the urinary tract. Hydronephrosis is also referred to as “water inside the kidney”. The word hydronephrosis can be broken down in medical terms as follows: the term “hydro” represents “water”‚ the term “nephron” represents “kidney”‚ and the term “sis” represents “an action‚
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elevated 2. List any abnormal lab values the patient has Acidosis‚ glucose in uring‚ ketones in urine‚ and slightly higher specificity gravity 3. Explain the cause of each abnormal lab value Acidosis is from excess production of organic acids‚ glucose- is not being filtered and reabsorbed‚ ketones – beta oxidation‚ large amounts in blood‚ cant process glucose‚ specificity of gravity – more solid then urine being produced 4. Explain the cause of each abnormal symptom or condition The symptoms fatigue
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9/18/2009 CASE PRESENTATION #1 URINARY INCONTINENCE Clinical Clerkship Lecture Series Mrs. V.M. 44 year old female GTPAL 44004 referred by her family doctor with urinary by her family doctor with urinary incontinence. What questions would assist you in making a diagnosis? Urinary Incontinence - History • Duration‚ severity‚ onset • Aggravating and relieving factors • Associations (eg. Cough‚ laugh‚ sneeze‚ (eg Cough laugh sneeze related to physical activity?) • Urinary urgency
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diet‚ make sure you discuss them with your doctor or dietitian. Sodium is needed by the body for many functions such as controlling muscle contractions‚ balancing fluids‚ and controlling blood pressure. Healthy kidneys remove excess sodium in the urine. As kidney function declines‚ sodium and fluids may accumulate in your body. Fluid retention may cause swelling in your eyes‚ hands‚ and/or ankles. To keep your sodium level in balance‚ your doctor may ask you to limit the sodium in your diet. Foods
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catheter through the urethra into the bladder for the purpose of withdrawing urine. Purpose of the Urinary Catheterization is to 1. Prevent or relieve bladder distension 2. Promote urinary elimination 3. Obtain a sterile specimen of Urine 4. Obtain accurate measurements of bladder function 5. Provide continuous urinary drainage 6. Instil medication 7. Measure the amount of residual urine 8. Monitor the output of a critically ill patient 9. Facilitate studies
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alkaline urine‚ which facilitates growth of urinary bacteria; and decreased urine volume. Signs and symptoms are pain‚ dysuria and hematuria. You can help prevent this problem in a immobile patient by ensuring adequate fluid intake of 3000 mls each day. As far as retention‚ the concentration of calcium in the urine decreases the sensitivity of the bladder which can lead to retention of urine‚ a situation which can be exacerbated by an inappropriate position in bed when passing urine. Signs and
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Kidney stones can be formed due to changes in the normal balance of water‚ salts‚ and minerals in the urine. Sometimes minerals in urine mutually attached and form a small Kidney stone. Its size varies‚ ranging from the size of sugar crystals until the ping-pong ball. The difference of mineral composition changes also result in kidney stones. In General‚ most kidney stones rarely realized until it causes blockage in the urinary tract. These conditions will cause pain radiating from the front of
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A urinalysis is where a sample of a person’s urine is taken and a dipstick in dipped into the urine to test for many different elements; these can include leukocytes‚ blood‚ protein‚ sugar‚ ketones‚ ph‚ nitrites‚ bilirubin and ascorbic acid. These elements can help in diagnoses for bladder or kidney infections‚ diabetes‚ dehydration and preeclampsia. In antenatal care a urinalysis is performed at the very first visit with a dipstick and the sample is then referred to a pathology laboratory to be
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Planning | Intervention | Rationale | Evaluation | Subjective:“Nahihirapan akong umihi”Objective:•Bladder Distention•Small‚ frequent voiding or absence of urine output | Urinary Retention related to mechanical obstruction; enlarged prostate | BPH is the enlargement of the prostate gland thus causing mechanical obstruction in the passageway of urine. | * * •After 8 hours of NI client be able to void in sufficient amounts with no palpable bladder distension. * •Demonstrate techniques/ behaviors
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