Renal Structure and Function

Urine formation, excretion of wastes, regulation of acid-base balance, water balance and RBC production.



Video found here. NOTE: There are millions of nephrons!

Assessment
Subjective Data:
*Hx
*Pain
-Kidney
-Flank
_Abdomen
-Scrotal
-GI

Objective Data
*V/S
*Voiding Patterns
*Bladder Scan
*Palpate
*DRE (Digital Rectal Exam)
*Edema/Skin color/Turgor
*Weight (I&)!!!-->30 mL/hr is normal output)