Author Question: What releases erythropoietin when blood flow or oxygenation to the nephron is decreased? A) The ... (Read 63 times)

tnt_battle · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

What releases erythropoietin when blood flow or oxygenation to the nephron is decreased?

A) The countercurrent mechanism
B) The nephron
C) The juxtaglomerular cells
D) The glomerulus

Question 2

A 16-year-old boy is diagnosed with delayed onset of puberty and the physician has ordered testosterone, intramuscular (IM), once every 2 weeks. What nursing intervention would be important to the patient?

A) Discuss changes that will occur in his body.
B) Have patient fast before injection.
C) Have patient reduce protein intake.
D) Decrease exercise while on this hormonal treatment.

Awesome · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
Whenever blood flow or oxygenation to the nephron is decreased (due to hemorrhage, shock, heart failure, or hypotension), the hormone erythropoietin is also released from the juxtaglomerular cells. Therefore, options A, B, and D are not correct.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
It is important for this patient to understand what will happen and the changes he will see to reduce the anxiety that could occur if he didn't understand. Discuss the development of masculine characteristics as well as common adverse effects such as acne. Having the patient fast before the injection would not be necessary, nor would decreasing exercise or reducing protein intake.