The nurse is caring for a client admitted with an infection of ...

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The nurse is caring for a client admitted with an infection of the ureters. The nurse realizes this infection could include which structure of the kidney?
 
  1. Capsule.
  2. Cortex.
  3. Medulla.
  4. Pelvis.

Question 2

During the assessment of a client with multiple injuries, the nurse notices a large hematoma located at the left costovertebral angle. The nurse should suspect injury to which organ?
 
  1. Kidney.
  2. Ribs.
  3. Intestines.
  4. Bladder.

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
Since the renal pelvis is continuous with the ureter at the end of the ureter; therefore, an infection in the ureters could travel to the renal pelvis. The renal capsule, cortex, and medulla are not continuous with the ureters.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
The two kidneys are located outside the peritoneal cavity and on either side of the vertebral column at the levels of T12 through L3, also termed the costovertebral angle.

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