The nurse completing a physical assessment for a newly admitted male patient is unable to feel either kidney on palpation. Which action should the nurse take next?

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Question 1 of 5

The nurse completing a physical assessment for a newly admitted male patient is unable to feel either kidney on palpation. Which action should the nurse take next?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Kidneys are often not palpable normally; documenting this finding is sufficient.

Question 2 of 5

Nephrons are characterized by:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Nephrons are the kidney's functional units for urine production.

Question 3 of 5

What is the entry point to the kidney for the renal artery, renal vein, lymphatics and nerves called?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Hilus is the kidney's entry point for vessels and nerves.

Question 4 of 5

How does the descending limb of the loop of Henle differ from the ascending limb?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Descending limb allows water out, not solutes; ascending is opposite.

Question 5 of 5

By what name is the condition where nitrogenous wastes accumulate in the blood known?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Uremia is nitrogenous waste buildup in blood.

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