On average, _____ of renal plasma flow (RPF) to the glomerulus is ...

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On average, _____ of renal plasma flow (RPF) to the glomerulus is filtered into the Bowman's capsule.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

A patient is diagnosed with urinary tract obstruction. While planning care, the nurse realizes that the patient is expected to have hydronephrosis and a decreased glomerular filtration rate caused by:
 
  a. decreased renal blood flow.
  b. decreased peritubular capillary pressure.
  c. dilation of the renal pelvis and calyces proximal to a blockage.
  d. stimulation of antidiuretic hormone.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS:
20

From the RPF, 20 (approximately 120-140 milliliters per minute) is filtered at the glomerulus and passes into the Bowman's capsule.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Hydronephrosis occurs due to dilation of the renal pelvis and calyces proximal to a blockage. Hydronephrosis is not the result of a decrease in renal blood flow, or peritubular capillary pres-sure, or stimulation of the antidiuretic hormone.