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Which condition is characterized by the need to get up at night on a regular basis to urinate?
Which condition is characterized by the need to get up at night on a regular basis to urinate?
- Oliguria
- Nocturia (correct)
- Dysuria
- Polyuria
What is the definition of oliguria?
What is the definition of oliguria?
- Urinating more than usual
- Passing abnormally large amounts of urine
- Urinating excessively at night
- Urinating less than 400 ml per day (correct)
What is polyuria?
What is polyuria?
- Sensation of pain and/or burning during urination
- Urinating more than usual (correct)
- Passing abnormally large amounts of urine
- Urinating excessively at night
Which is considered one of the earliest signs of impaired renal function?
Which is considered one of the earliest signs of impaired renal function?
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Urination and Renal Function
- Nocturia is a condition characterized by the need to get up at night on a regular basis to urinate.
- Oliguria is defined as a urinary output of less than 400ml in 24 hours.
- Polyuria is a condition characterized by an excessive production of urine, typically more than 3 liters in 24 hours.
- Polyuria is considered one of the earliest signs of impaired renal function.
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