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PN103 NP EXAM 8 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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KidneysFilter blood through nephrons and produce urine as waste
regulate electrolytes
how much urine does the kidneys manufacture per day?
approximately 1.5L
When does the bladder empty?
when 250-400 mL of urine is present
*under voluntary control*
How much urine can the bladder hold?
1000-1800 mL
Average urine output per day
1000-1500 mL
Ureters
The tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
Urethra
tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body
Meatus
opening or canal to expel urine
Urine output per hour
30 mL/hr
how much urine does a male void at a time?
300-500 Ml
, how much urine does a female void at a time?
up to 250 Ml
how many times should an adult void per day?
5-10 times per day
anuria
absence of urine (less than 100ml in 24 hours)
dysuria
painful urination
nocturia
excessive urination at night (more than 2x per night)
oliguria
Decreased urine output (less than 400ml in 24 hours)
polyuria
excessive urination (more than 1500mL in 24 hours)
normal Specific gravity of urine
1.010-1.030
Normal urine pH
5.5-7.0
Kidney nephron
functional unit of the kidney, where filtering take place.
how to prevent recurrent cystitis
avoid citrus fruits
increase fluid intake (2500-300mL p/day)
empty bladder every 2-3 hours
Fracture pans are used for persons
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