Exam 24: Kidney Anatomy and Physiology

A patient is admitted with severe hypokalemia.On admission the patient's laboratory values are serum K⁺,2.2 mEq/L; blood urea nitrogen (BUN),15 mg/dL; and creatinine,1.2 mg/dL.Urine output is averaging 45 mL/h.The patient is given a total of 80 mEq of potassium over 4 hours.The potassium level is repeated and the result is K⁺,2.4 mEq/L.What other information would be beneficial at this time?

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Question 21

What is the primary function of aldosterone?

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Question 22

To prevent acid-base disturbances,what is the ratio between carbonic acid and bicarbonate?

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Question 23

The mobilization of calcium from bone stores is accomplished through the influence of which hormone?

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Question 24

A patient has been admitted with acute kidney injury.Which serum laboratory values would the nurse expect to be ordered to confirm this diagnosis?

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Question 25

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Exam 24: Kidney Anatomy and Physiology

What is the primary function of aldosterone?

To prevent acid-base disturbances,what is the ratio between carbonic acid and bicarbonate?

The mobilization of calcium from bone stores is accomplished through the influence of which hormone?

A patient has been admitted with acute kidney injury.Which serum laboratory values would the nurse expect to be ordered to confirm this diagnosis?

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