The nephrologist told you that your patient has decreased GFR upon testing. Which statement accurately describes glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?

Your patient in the ward with an obstruction of the renal artery causing renal ischemia exhibits a BP of 180/110mmhg. What is one factor that may contribute to the hypertension?

Knowing the functions of the kidney, in which clinical situation would the increased release of erythropoietin be expected?

Mrs. Officer complains of suprapubic discomfort and is unable to void. Which volume of urine in the bladder would cause discomfort and require urinary catheterization?

As a nurse you are aware that elderly women are less prone to UTI compared to men but what is a factor that contributes to an increased incidence of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in older

A 78-year-old man asks the nurse why he has to urinate so much at night. The nurse should explain to the patient that as an older adult, what may contribute to his nocturia?

Your patient comes into the ER with manifestations of a urinary problem. What action accurately describes the physical assessment of the urinary system by the nurse?

Mrs. Clean complains of “wetting when she sneezes.” How should the nurse document this information?

Your patient’s nephrologist documented that your patient has urinary retention. How should you explain this when your clinical instructor asks what it is?

Your patient is admitted with a diagnosis of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). What urination characteristics should the nurse expect to assess in this patient?

The mother of an 8-year-old girl has brought her child to the clinic because she is wetting the bed at night. What terminology should you use when documenting this situation?

Mr. Boombastic is admitted showing symptoms of renal impairment. Which test is most specific for renal function?

Which classification of urinary tract infection (UTI) is described as infection of the renal parenchyma, renal pelvis, and ureters?

While you are caring for a 77-yr-old woman who has a urinary catheter, you monitor the patient for the development of a UTI. What clinical manifestations is the patient likely to experience?

Ms. Binibini has no history of UTI is experiencing urgency, frequency, and dysuria comes to the clinic, where a dipstick and microscopic urinalysis indicate bacteriuria. What should you anticipate for this patient?

Your patient in the female ward, weighing 180 pounds, with a UTI has a nursing diagnosis of risk for infection related to lack of knowledge regarding prevention of recurrence. What should youinclude in the teaching plan instructions for this patient?

Your patient for your case presentation had acute pyelonephritis. What is the common cause of acute pyelonephritis resulting from an ascending infection from the lower urinary tract?

Which characteristic is more likely with acute pyelonephritis than with a lower UTI?

Your patient has a definitive diagnosis of pyelonephritis. Which test is required for a diagnosis of pyelonephritis?

Glomerulonephritis is characterized by glomerular damage caused by?

Ms. Beautypul, a renal case patient, is edematous upon assessment. What results in the edema associated with nephrotic syndrome?

Your patient expressed fear of developing kidney stones. What can patients at risk for nephrolithiasis do to prevent the stones in many cases?

Acute tubular necrosis (ATN) is the common cause of intrarenal AKI. Which patient is likely to develop ATN?

A dehydrated patient is in the Injury stage of AKI. What would the nurse first anticipate in the treatment of this patient?

Your patient in the ward is experiencing AKI. In a patient with AKI, which laboratory urinalysis result indicates tubular damage?

Your patient’s ABG shows Metabolic Acidosis. It occurs in the oliguric phase of AKI as a result of impairment of.

What indicates to the nurse that a patient with AKI is in the recovery phase?

While caring for the patient in the oliguric phase of AKI, the nursemonitors the patient for associated collaborative problems. When should the nurse notify the nephrologist?

A patient on a medical unit has a potassium level of 6.8 mEq/L. What is the priority action that the nurse should take?

A patient with CKD is brought to the ER with Kussmaul respirations. What do you know about CKD that could cause this patient's Kussmaul respirations?