This assignment is about the urinary system. The assessment addresses the way the kidney couples waste removal with homeostatic mechanisms for regulating blood volume, blood pressure, and the balance of ions in the blood.
Kidneys have a tremendous capacity for processing fluid, so much so that we can live quite well with only one kidney. However, the loss of both kidneys requires intervention by dialysis to replace the waste removal capability, and hormone replacement to maintain other aspects of homeostasis.
The high-capacity filtration capability of the kidneys results from millions of nephrons, the basic functional unit of the kidney. The nephron plays a role in the three physiological processes of filtration, reabsorption, and secretion.
This lab will illustrate the purpose and importance of the urinalysis in a routine physical. In the following lab, you will review the lab results of Tanya’s friends Marcus and Darlene. Review their labs to see what information is provided in their urine. Be ready to explain why each patient’s condition would explain their lab results in the lab scenario, especially what diabetes is and the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Complete the following lab:
When the lab is completed, download that PDF.
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:
- Competency 1: Describe the organization of the human body.
- Explain the purpose and importance of the urinalysis in a routine physical.
- Explain what diabetes is and the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
- Explain why blood may be in the urine.
- Explain the condition that would explain a patient’s results in a lab scenario.
- Document urinalysis results appropriately.
