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Pathophysiology Exam 3 Practice Questions and Answers Latest 2022 Update (Complete test bank)

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The nurse working in an outpatient nephrology clinic knows that which of the following are primary functions of the kidneys? (Select all that apply.) A. Production of clotting factors B. Homeostasi... s C. Excretion of metabolic wastes D. Regulation of acid-base balance E. Metabolism of fats Correct Answer- B, C, D The kidneys do not metabolize fats. Production of clotting factors is a primary function of the liver. The kidneys maintain blood pressure using the RAAS and also produce erythropoietin to stimulate RBC production. In caring for a patient diagnosed with acute kidney injury, the nephrology nurse knows that which of the following tests are specific for renal function? (Select all that apply.) A. Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) B. Blood urea nitrogen C. Creatinine D. Glomerular filtration rate E. White blood cell count Correct Answer- B, C, D AST related to LIVER function In caring for a patient with acute kidney injury the nurse knows that the patient's renal function has returned to normal range when the patient's GFR measures: A. 30-40 mL/min B. 40-50 mL/ [Show More]

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