The Patient Presents to the Clinic with Dysuria and Hematuria

question 22

Multiple Choice

The patient presents to the clinic with dysuria and hematuria.How does the nurse proceed to assess for kidney inflammation?

• A) Lightly palpates each abdominal quadrant
• B) Inspects abdomen for abnormal movement or shadows using indirect lighting
• C) Uses deep palpation posteriorly
• D) Percusses posteriorly the costovertebral angle at the scapular line

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Definitions:

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, critical for maintaining bodily functions.

Fluid Shift Mechanism

The process by which fluids move between the body's compartments, adapting to changes in environmental pressures or body position.

High Blood Pressure

A condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high, often leading to health problems such as heart disease.

Urine Output

A measurement of the volume of urine excreted by the body in a given time period, indicative of kidney function and hydration status.