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Title: The part of the kidney that acts like a sieve to filter wastes is the:
Post by: s.l.green on Mar 4, 2018
The part of the kidney that acts like a sieve to filter wastes is the:
 
 a. nephron.
  b. glomerulus.
  c. tubule.
  d. lobe.

Q. 2

Which of the following is not a function of the kidneys?
 
 a. maintaining blood pressure
  b. regulating electrolyte concentrations
  c. maintaining acid-base balance
  d. converting vitamin K to its active form

Q. 3

Dialysis removes excess fluids and wastes from the blood by employing the principles of diffusion, osmosis, and ultrafiltration.
 
 
 
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Q. 4

Supplementation of all fat-soluble vitamins is necessary in clients with chronic kidney disease.
 
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Q. 5

Prior to the need for dialysis, most renal patients are unable to handle normal intakes of potassium.
 
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Q. 6

Individuals on peritoneal dialysis have lower protein needs than those on hemodialysis.
 
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Q. 7

Adults with chronic kidney disease frequently develop wasting and PEM.
 
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Q. 8

A glomerular filtration rate < 29 indicates kidney failure and the need for dialysis.
 
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Q. 9

Recovery from kidney injury may begin with a period of diuresis and a patient's fluid status should be monitored closely.
 
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


Title: The part of the kidney that acts like a sieve to filter wastes is the:
Post by: J_eazy on Mar 4, 2018
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Title: The part of the kidney that acts like a sieve to filter wastes is the:
Post by: s.l.green on Mar 4, 2018
Genius!!!!!!