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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

In this lesson, we will review what the prostate is and identify causes and risk factors for developing benign prostatic hyperplasia, also known as BPH.   We will also look at signs and symptoms of BPH and testing used to confirm the diagnosis.  Next...


Intermediate Nursing
Renal System
Lecture

Urethritis

In this lesson, we will define urethritis and review some of the most common causes and risk factors for developing this disorder.  We will also look at signs and symptoms of urethritis and common testing used to confirm the diagnosis.  Finally we will review...


Intermediate Nursing
Renal System
Lecture

Hydronephrosis

In this lesson, we will define hydronephrosis and look at some causes and risk factors for developing the disorder.  We will review signs and symptoms that clients with hydronephrosis commonly present with in addition to testing used to confirm the diagnosis.  Finally we will...


Intermediate Nursing
Renal System
Lecture

Chronic Kidney Disease

In this lesson, we will identify some causes and risk factors for developing chronic kidney disease, or chronic kidney failure.  We will review the different progressive stages of chronic kidney disease and how they affect normal urinary and kidney functioning.   We will also...


Intermediate Nursing
Renal System
Lecture

Acute Kidney Injury

In this lesson, we will identify some causes and risk factors for developing an acute kidney injury.  We will review the phases of acute kidney injuries and how they can affect urinary and kidney functioning.   We will also look at signs and symptoms...


Intermediate Nursing
Renal System
Lecture

Glomerulonephritis

In this lesson, we will define glomerulonephritis and review some of the most common causes and risk factors for developing it.   We will also discuss common signs and symptoms of glomerulonephritis and testing used to confirm the diagnosis that nurses need to be...


Intermediate Nursing
Renal System
Lecture

Renal Calculi

In this lesson, we will talk about what renal calculi are and what can cause them to develop.   We will review signs and symptoms of the disease in addition to diagnostic testing used to confirm it.  Finally we will review priority nursing interventions...


Intermediate Nursing
Renal System
Lecture

Pyelonephritis

In this lesson, we will define pyelonephritis and review some of the most common causes and risk factors for developing this upper renal infection.  We will also look at signs and symptoms of pyelonephritis and common testing used to confirm the diagnosis.  Finally we...


Intermediate Nursing
Renal System
Lecture

Polycystic Kidney Disease

In this lesson, we will talk about what polycystic kidney disease is and identify some factors that can increase the risk of developing it. We will review signs and symptoms of the disease in addition to diagnostic testing used to confirm it.  Finally we...


Intermediate Nursing
Renal System
Lecture

Cystitis

In this lesson, we will define cystitis and review some of the most common causes and risk factors for developing this disorder.  We will also look at signs and symptoms of cystitis and common testing used to confirm the diagnosis.  Finally we will review...


Intermediate Nursing
Renal System