NUR114 Exam 1 Study Guide

NUR 114 Exam[1]
Study Guide

NUR 114-0002

,Exemplars for MOD[2]
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Renal Calculi
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)
Nephritis
Prostate Cancer
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Objectives
● Describe the clinical manifestations, diagnostic studies, and treatment options of the patient with
[exemplar].
● Identify nursing interventions used in the care of a patient with [exemplar].
● Discuss teaching strategies for a patient with [exemplar].
● Discuss the pharmacological interventions used to treat [exemplar] and the associated nursing
implications.
● Apply the nursing process in providing evidence-based, culturally competent care across the lifespan for
patients [exemplar]

, 01
Renal Calculi
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, Renal Calculi

Pathophysiology Laboratory
Urinalysis
01 [Urolithiasis]
→ UROLITHIASIS is the presence of calculi (stones) in the
urinary tract.
02 Urine is analyzed for pH (determines the type
of calculi, specific gravity, and
→ NEPHROLITHIASIS is the formation of stones in the osmolarity(hydration status).
kidney
URETEROLITHIASIS is the formation of stones in the Altered odor of the urine and increased urine
ureter. turbidity if infection is present



Risk Factors Laboratory pt. 2
Dehydration Increased RBS, WBCs, and bacteria (infection
is present)
03 Urine pH
Medications 04 Crystals noted on microscopic exam
Abnormal blood calcium, phosphate, and
Metabolic Conditions
uric-acid levels in the presence of metabolic
disorders/defects
Decreased pH: uric acid, cystine stones
Increased pH: calcium or struvite stones