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Destiiny22

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The strong urge to void, often despite the inability to do so, is known as _______________.
 
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When a child's ureter becomes completely obstructed from scarring, the nurse explains that urinary diversion may be necessary to prevent the reflux back into the renal pelvis from causing ___________________ _.
 
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Answer to Question 1

urgency

Urgency is the term that describes the strong urge to void, often despite the inability to do so.

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hydronephrosis

Hydronephrosis occurs when the urine is unable to pass through the ureter into the bladder; the urine refluxes back into the renal pelvis, causing dilation and swelling of the kidney.





 

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