Exam 34: the Urinary System

In order to communicate with the patient more effectively, the nurse clarifies the meanings of some urological terms. Match these terms with their correct definitions. -Absence of urine

The nurse is collecting data from a patient who complains of having urinary frequency.When reviewing the patient's health history,the nurse would be prompted to inquire about the patient's intake of:

The nurse clarifies that nephrotoxic drugs such as doxycycline and rifampin can cause kidney damage by:

The nurse is caring for a woman suspected of having a vaginal fistula.Which finding will support the proposed diagnosis?

The nurse explains that when the kidney suffers an autoimmune inflammatory reaction,the glomeruli lose their ability to function effectively,which leads to:

The basic functional unit of the kidney is the ________.

The nurse reviewing laboratory reports on kidney function identifies a result that suggests decreased renal function,which is:

A frustrated patient reports that,after two surgeries to correct incontinence,she is still involuntarily voiding.Which suggestion by the nurse would be most helpful to the patient at this time?

The nurse lists the functions of the kidney,which include: (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is caring for a patient who recently had abdominal surgery.When evaluating the patient's output,the nurse correctly recognizes that urinary output less than ________ mL/hr is considered inadequate.

When the patient reports he has blood in his urine the moment he starts to void that disappears until the next time he voids,the nurse is aware that the source of the bleeding is most probably:

A patient is scheduled to have a cystometrography performed.Which statement by the patient indicates an understanding of the planned test?