As Related to the Normal Functioning of the Renal System

question 24

Multiple Choice

As related to the normal functioning of the renal system in newborns,nurses should be aware that:

• A) the pediatrician should be notified if the newborn has not voided in 24 hours.
• B) breastfed infants likely will void more often during the first days after birth.
• C) "Brick dust" or blood on a diaper is always a cause to notify the physician.
• D) weight loss from fluid loss and other normal factors should be made up in 4 to 7 days.

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Definitions:

Hippocampus

A part of the brain that is crucial for learning and memory.

Navigation

The process and ability to determine one's position and plan and follow a route through an environment.

Word Finding

The cognitive process involved in retrieving and producing the correct words during speech.

Basal Ganglia

A group of structures deep within the brain involved in coordinating movement as well as learning and emotional response.