urinary system Flashcards
what is flank pain?
when the kidneys have a UTI and the pain radiates to the back
how do calculi form in a kidney
minerals bump and stick together that form a snowball
what is the most common kidney stone made out of
calcium
S&S of renal calculi `
pain flank pain obstruction of urine flow dysuria infection
what are some behaviors you can encourage in affected clients and during aftercare who have had a kidney stone
monitor for unilateral back pain watch urinary habits encourage hydration medication compliance finish antibiotics
what happens in the long right side of the tubes
reabsorption, sodium, and glucose spread into the body
where do renal calculi often cause obstruction
renal pelvis
ureter
uretovesicular junction
when are renal calculi an emergency?
anuria- no urination
basic function of a nephron:
filter
what is urine? whats it made of
95% water
5% dissolved solids
how fast do kidneys filter blood and what’s it called
glomerular filtration rate
125ml/min
