Renal System Case Study

Mr. Drummond is a 72-year-old male who is 2 days postoperative for a bowel obstruction. His urine output over the last 4 hours is less than 100 ml per hour. The MD has ordered Normal Saline IV at 200 ml per hour.
Question 1
The nephron being the functional unit of the kidney, list the three main functions the nephron is responsible for.
Question 2
The MD orders the following diagnostic and laboratory tests: kidney, ureter, and bladder roentgenography (KUB), intravenous pyelography, creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN). Explain how each one can help in the diagnosis of kidney disease.
Question 3
Mr. Drummond has an elevated BUN and creatinine. The MD orders a creatinine clearance. Explain how this is done and what information it will give you to help diagnose Mr. Drummonds renal problem.

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