Urinary Function
This hormone is produced by the kidneys and stimulates red blood cell production.
→ What is erythropoietin?
This is the most common cause of chronic kidney disease.
→ What is diabetic nephropathy?
This is the most accurate lab test for detecting a UTI.
→ What is a urine culture and sensitivity?
This medication binds phosphate to prevent hyperphosphatemia in kidney disease.
→ What are phosphate binders?
This symptom in elderly patients may indicate a UTI.
→ What is confusion or delirium?
This structure carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body.
→ What is the urethra?
This disorder involves hard stones forming in the kidneys, ureters, or bladder.
→ What is urolithiasis or renal calculi?
This test collects all urine for 24 hours to assess kidney function.
→ What is a 24-hour urine test?
This is the fluid restriction strategy used in chronic kidney disease.
→ What is monitor intake/output and restrict fluid intake?
This is the best indicator of fluid balance in renal patients.
→ What is daily weight?
These are the two main functions of the kidneys.
→ What are filtering waste and balancing fluids/electrolytes?
This condition occurs when urine backs up into the kidneys causing swelling.
→ What is hydronephrosis?
This non-invasive test uses sound waves to evaluate the kidneys.
→ What is a renal ultrasound?
This type of dialysis uses the peritoneal membrane to filter wastes.
→ What is peritoneal dialysis?
This catheter type is inserted above the pubic bone.
→ What is a suprapubic catheter?
This rate measures how much filtrate the kidneys form each minute.
→ What is glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?
This urinary cancer is most commonly found in men and linked to smoking.
→ What is bladder cancer?
This diagnostic procedure removes a small piece of kidney tissue.
→ What is a renal biopsy?
This procedure uses shock waves to break up kidney stones.
→ What is extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy?
Name one nursing diagnosis related to renal calculi.
→ What is acute pain, risk for infection, or deficient knowledge?
This is the normal pH range of urine.
→ What is 4.5 to 8.0?
This kidney disease results in large amounts of protein loss and generalized edema.
→ What is nephrotic syndrome?
This imaging test uses IV contrast to visualize kidney structure.
→ What is an IV pyelogram?
This vascular access requires checking for a thrill and bruit.
→ What is an arteriovenous fistula or graft?
This step is required before giving nephrotoxic contrast media.
→ What is checking creatinine and GFR?