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What signals the improvement of renal function during the recovery period?
What signals the improvement of renal function during the recovery period?
- Sustained hyperkalemia
- Normalization of urine volume (correct)
- Persistent metabolic acidosis
- Increase in blood urea nitrogen levels
Which laboratory finding is commonly observed in acute renal failure due to reduced erythropoietin production?
Which laboratory finding is commonly observed in acute renal failure due to reduced erythropoietin production?
- Elevated serum creatinine levels
- Anemia (correct)
- Increased blood phosphate concentrations
- Hyperkalemia
What is a characteristic of the oliguric phase of acute renal failure?
What is a characteristic of the oliguric phase of acute renal failure?
- Stable blood urea nitrogen levels
- Excessive urine output
- Normal serum creatinine levels
- Tachycardia (correct)
Which of the following is a potential complication that may develop during the recovery phase?
Which of the following is a potential complication that may develop during the recovery phase?
What is the primary goal of medical management during acute renal failure?
What is the primary goal of medical management during acute renal failure?
What is the primary cause of abacterial prostatitis?
What is the primary cause of abacterial prostatitis?
Which symptom is NOT associated with acute prostatitis?
Which symptom is NOT associated with acute prostatitis?
Which finding is indicative of chronic prostatitis?
Which finding is indicative of chronic prostatitis?
What diagnostic test result would most likely be elevated in a patient with abacterial prostatitis?
What diagnostic test result would most likely be elevated in a patient with abacterial prostatitis?
Which nursing intervention is crucial in managing prostatitis symptoms?
Which nursing intervention is crucial in managing prostatitis symptoms?
What indicates the presence of infection as seen in a urinalysis for prostatitis?
What indicates the presence of infection as seen in a urinalysis for prostatitis?
What is recommended to relieve discomfort in patients with prostatitis?
What is recommended to relieve discomfort in patients with prostatitis?
Which of the following is a common nursing intervention for prostatitis management?
Which of the following is a common nursing intervention for prostatitis management?
What is the primary function of the proximal tubule in the kidney?
What is the primary function of the proximal tubule in the kidney?
Which hormone is responsible for the reabsorption of Na+ in the collecting duct?
Which hormone is responsible for the reabsorption of Na+ in the collecting duct?
How does the length of the urethra differ between males and females?
How does the length of the urethra differ between males and females?
Which part of the nephron is primarily involved in the secretion of organic acids and potassium?
Which part of the nephron is primarily involved in the secretion of organic acids and potassium?
What is the main function of the prostate gland in males related to the urethra?
What is the main function of the prostate gland in males related to the urethra?
What percent of filtered Na+ is reabsorbed in the loop of Henle?
What percent of filtered Na+ is reabsorbed in the loop of Henle?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor associated with renal disorders?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor associated with renal disorders?
The reabsorption of water in the kidneys is primarily regulated by which hormone?
The reabsorption of water in the kidneys is primarily regulated by which hormone?
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with critical illness in patients with renal failure?
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with critical illness in patients with renal failure?
What is the typical specific gravity of urine in renal failure?
What is the typical specific gravity of urine in renal failure?
Which dietary recommendation is suitable for a patient recovering from the diuretic phase of renal failure?
Which dietary recommendation is suitable for a patient recovering from the diuretic phase of renal failure?
Which of the following is a common clinical manifestation of dehydration in patients?
Which of the following is a common clinical manifestation of dehydration in patients?
What is an important assessment component for patients with renal failure?
What is an important assessment component for patients with renal failure?
Which condition should be monitored closely due to its association with renal failure?
Which condition should be monitored closely due to its association with renal failure?
What is a sign of a potential complication from dehydration in a patient?
What is a sign of a potential complication from dehydration in a patient?
Which nutrition-related agent should be restricted for patients with renal failure?
Which nutrition-related agent should be restricted for patients with renal failure?
What symptom is NOT commonly associated with BPH according to the clinical findings?
What symptom is NOT commonly associated with BPH according to the clinical findings?
Which of the following is a purpose of Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI) after a TURP procedure?
Which of the following is a purpose of Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI) after a TURP procedure?
What is indicated by elevated BUN and creatinine levels in a patient with long-standing BPH?
What is indicated by elevated BUN and creatinine levels in a patient with long-standing BPH?
What should patients who have undergone TURP avoid for at least three weeks after discharge?
What should patients who have undergone TURP avoid for at least three weeks after discharge?
What does an increased alkalinity in urinalysis suggest for patients with BPH?
What does an increased alkalinity in urinalysis suggest for patients with BPH?
