Module 13 Pathophys Pre-test Renal
A nurse is describing the following conditions: detrusor hyperreflexia, vescicosphincter dyssynergia, and detrusor areflexia/acontractile. Which type of urinary disorder is the nurse discussing?
Neurogenic bladder
A patient has bladder cancer. Which assessment finding is most typical for this patient?
Painless hematuriav
What type of diet will the nurse encourage for a patient with nephrotic syndrome?
Salt restricted
A patient had both kidneys obstructed but is now unobstructed and urinating large amounts of urine. What term should the nurse use to describe this process?
Postobstructive diuresis
A patient has a loss of urine when laughing or sneezing. Which type of incontinence does the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing?
Stress
A patient has an obstruction of urine flow in the lower urinary tract. After the patient voids what equipment should the nurse have ready?
Urinary catheterization kit
A patient has pyelonephritis from chronic backup of urine into the ureters and kidneys. Which predisposing factor does this patient have for pyelonephritis?
Vesicoureteral reflux
A patient has acute kidney injury. Which principle should the nurse use to guide nursing care?
Carefully monitor fluid and electrolyte balance
Which patient is most prone to cystitis?
Diabetic woman with an indwelling catheter
Which of the following data can help the nurse determine the severity of a patient's urinary tract obstruction?
Duration of the blockage
Which of the following concepts should the nurse include when describing the pathophysiology for chronic renal disease?
Glomerulosclerosis, tubulointerstitial inflammation, and proteinuria
A patient with glomerulonephritis has nephritic type sediment. What will the nurse observe in the urine?
Hematuria with red cell casts
A patient has a dilated ureter from an obstructed upper urinary tract. Which term will the nurse use to describe this condition?
Hydroureter
A patient has renal cell carcinoma that is confined to the kidney capsule. What stage is the patients cancer?
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A nurse is asked why hyperlipidemia occurs in nephrotic syndrome. What is the nurse's best response?
Loss of albumin stimulates lipoprotein synthesis by the liver and hyperlipidemia
