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vHAUNG6011

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on: Jul 22, 2018
A patient has just been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. The patient voices concerns about possible kidney disease in the future.
 
  The patient asks the nurse, Where is urine formed in the kidney? The nurse's response is that urine is formed in the: A. ureter.
  B. kidney.
  C. nephron.
  D. glomerulus.

Question 2

The body's fluid and electrolyte balance is maintained partially by hormonal regulation. The nurse conveys an understanding of this mechanism in which of the following statements?
 
  A. The pituitary secretes aldosterone.
  B. The kidney secretes antidiuretic hormone.
  C. The adrenal cortex secretes antidiuretic hormone.
  D. The pituitary gland secretes antidiuretic hormone.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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The ureter is attached to the kidney pelvis and carries urinary wastes into the bladder. The kid-neys are reddish-brown, bean-shaped organs that filter the blood waste products. The nephrons remove waste products from the blood and regulate water and electrolyte concentrations in body fluids.

Answer to Question 2

D
Adrenal cortex releases aldosterone in response to increased plasma protein levels or as part of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone mechanism to counteract hypovolemia. This works to reabsorb sodium and secrete potassium and hydrogen. Because sodium retention leads to water retention, the release of aldosterone acts as a volume regulator.


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