EXAM #1: CONTENT REVIEW Unit 1: Care of Patients with Complex Renal & Gastrointestinal Problems
Renal A & P What do the kidneys do? o Kidneys receive 20-25% of cardiac output under resting conditions – more than 1L blood/min o Kidneys are controller of fluid & electrolyte homeostasis in the body o Kidneys secrete erythropoietin that inc. RBC synthesis in bone marrow o Kidneys convert Vitamin D into its active form o Loop of Henle concentrates urine and allows water reabsorption into bloodstream Question: The nurse is explaining to a group of nursing students that when there is a decrease in the secretion of renin, and aldosterone it can cause (Select all that apply.) A. an excretion of sodium.
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renal a amp p what do the kidneys do o kidneys receive 20 25 of cardiac output under resting conditions – more than 1l bloodmin o kidneys are controller of fluid amp electrolyte homeostasis i