The nurse explains that when the kidney suffers an autoimmune ...

[ashley]

The nurse explains that when the kidney suffers an autoimmune inflammatory reaction, the glomeruli lose their ability to function effectively. The nurse is describing the etiology of which problem?
 
  a. Glomerulonephritis
  b. Renal calculi
  c. Hydronephrosis
  d. Acute pyelonephritis

Question 2

The visually impaired person has entered the outpatient clinic with a guide dog. What action is most appropriate for the nurse to take?
 
  a. Quietly greet the dog and pat it.
  b. Direct the patient and the dog to an area where the dog will not be distracted.
  c. Take the harness from the patient, and di-rect the dog and patient to a seat.
  d. Refrain from interacting with the patient and dog until the dog leads the patient to a seat.

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Answer to Question 1

A
Glomerulonephritis occurs when the inflammatory process alters the effectiveness of the semi-permeable membrane in the glomeruli. Renal calculi are kidney stones; causative factions include urinary infections, inadequate fluid intake, and sluggish urine flow. Hydronephrosis results when flow of urine from the kidney is obstructed, and the kidney dilates and fills with fluid. Acute pyelonephritis an infection of the kidneys thought to occur when bacteria (such as Escherichia coli) from a bladder infection travel up the ureters to infect the kidneys.

Answer to Question 2

D
The dog should not be distracted while it is working. The dog will seat the patient if possible; if not, the nurse can ask how best the patient can be directed.