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mrsjacobs44

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The student studying the renal system learns that the kidneys have several functions. Which options are functions of the kidneys? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A.
  Filtering the blood
  B.
  Maintaining electrolyte balance
  C.
  Regulating acid-base balance
  D.
  Removing waste products
  E.
  Suppressing hormone release

Question 2

A school-age boy is in the emergency department with testicular torsion. Which action by the nurse takes priority for this patient?
 
  A.
  Administer prophylactic antibiotics.
  B.
  Assess and treat the child's pain.
  C.
  Ensure surgical consent is on the chart.
  D.
  Ice and elevate the scrotum.


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Cnarkel

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C, D
Functions of the kidneys include filtering the blood, removing waste products from the blood, regulating both fluid and electrolyte and acid-base balance, and releasing hormones.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Testicular torsion is a surgical emergency, and the nurse's priorities are to facilitate surgery. The nurse must ensure a signed consent is on the chart. Treating pain is important too, but the consent is a legal requirement. Prophylactic antibiotics may or may not be given. Ice and elevation may be helpful as a comfort measure, but do not take priority over the consent.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jun 28, 2018
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