When Describing the Functions of the Kidney to a Client

question 21

Multiple Choice

When describing the functions of the kidney to a client, which of the following would the nurse include?

• A) Regulation of white blood cell production
• B) Synthesis of vitamin K
• C) Control of water balance
• D) Secretion of enzymes

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Definitions:

Multifidus

The multifidus is a deep muscle of the back that stabilizes the vertebrae during movement and helps maintain proper posture.

Psoas Minor

A slender muscle of the human body, located anterior to the psoas major muscle, that plays a role in flexing the lumbar region of the vertebral column.

Trapezius

A large, triangular muscle extending over the back of the neck and shoulders, involved in moving, rotating, and stabilizing the scapula and extending the neck.

Scapula

A flat, triangular bone located in the upper back, commonly known as the shoulder blade, that connects the humerus with the clavicle.