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Functions of the kidney include
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Functions of the kidney include Excrete wastes, maintain volume and composition of body fluids and secrete certain hormones.
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The unit of the kidney that contains glomerulus
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Nephron
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Approximately how many liters of urine is excreted per day
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1.5L
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Oliguria occurs when urinary out put is less than
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500ml/day
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What organ makes the final conversion of Vitamin D
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Kidney
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T/F: Do kidney stimulate bone marrow to produce red blood cells
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Signs and Symptoms of uremia include
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nausea, headache, convulsions, and coma
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Nephrosclerosis is caused by
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arteriosclerosis and hypertension
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Hereditary disease causing cysts on kidney
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Polycystic Disese
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At what age can renal failure develop with polycystic disease
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The age of 50
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Mechanical filtration of the blood
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Dialysis
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Client with CRF will have what diet restrictions
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protein, sodium and possibly potassium and phosphorus
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Renal clients should receive how many kcals per kg of body weight
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25 to 50 kcal per kg or weight *** unless overweight
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Diet for predialysis clients may reduce protein intake to
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40g
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Specific amount of protein is calculated according to
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glomerular filtration and wieght
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