Chronic Renal Failure

Chronic Renal Failure ( 54 Questions)

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Question 13 :

A client with chronic renal failure asks a nurse about the role of the glomerulus in kidney function. Which of the following responses by the nurse is correct?

A "The glomerulus is responsible for reabsorbing filtered waste products back into the bloodstream."

Incorrect. Reabsorption of filtered waste products occurs primarily in the renal tubules, not the glomerulus.

B "It filters blood to remove excess waste and toxins, creating urine."

Correct. The glomerulus is a key component of the nephron and functions to filter blood, removing waste products and excess substances to form urine.

C "The glomerulus regulates blood pressure by releasing renin."

Incorrect. The release of renin is primarily regulated by specialized cells in the kidney called juxtaglomerular cells, not the glomerulus itself.

D "It stores urine until it is ready to be excreted from the body."

Incorrect. Urine storage occurs in the bladder, not the glomerulus

Chronic Renal Failure

Chronic Renal Failure ( 54 Questions)

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