Nursing homework help

Renal Disorders

Overview Activity

 

Function of the Kidneys and Urinary System (starting on p 1551)

 

1.

 

What are the main functions of the kidneys?

 

2.

 

During urine formation, which two substances should be reabsorbed and not excreted in the

urine?

 

3.

 

What two

major electrolytes do the kidneys help regulate?

 

4.

 

What is the role of the kidneys in maintaining serum pH through bicarbonate?

 

5.

 

Explain the renin

–

angiotensin system in regulating blood pressure, including the aldosterone

in this system.

 

6.

 

How do the kidneys co

ntribute to RBC production?

 

7.

 

How do the kidneys contribute to Vitamin D synthesis?

 

 

Gerontologic Considerations for Renal Function (p 1554)

 

The GFR decreases, starting between

____

 

and

___

 

years of age

 

with a

 

decline of about

 

_________

 

every _______

therea

fter.

 

Decreasing GFR + polypharmacy (metabolites cleared by kidneys)

results in:

 

 

a.

 

b.

 

Decreased

 

thirst

 

sensation

 

+ not drinking water due to incontinence

 

and/or

limitations in mobility

 

results in:

 

 

a.

 

b.

 

Nurs

ing interventions

:

 

a.

 

b.

 

 

 

Renal Disorders Overview Activity

Function of the Kidneys and Urinary System (starting on p 1551)

1. What are the main functions of the kidneys?

2. During urine formation, which two substances should be reabsorbed and not excreted in the

urine?

3. What two major electrolytes do the kidneys help regulate?

4. What is the role of the kidneys in maintaining serum pH through bicarbonate?

5. Explain the renin-angiotensin system in regulating blood pressure, including the aldosterone

in this system.

6. How do the kidneys contribute to RBC production?

7. How do the kidneys contribute to Vitamin D synthesis?

 

Gerontologic Considerations for Renal Function (p 1554)

The GFR decreases, starting between ____ and ___ years of age with a decline of about

_________ every _______ thereafter.

Decreasing GFR + polypharmacy (metabolites cleared by kidneys) results in:

a.

b.

Decreased thirst sensation + not drinking water due to incontinence and/or limitations in mobility

results in:

a.

b.

Nursing interventions:

a.

b.