Case Study 4: Disorders of Renal Function
What is the mechanism of stone formation in the kidney? What is the role of citrate in the kidneys?Why would the administration of calcium supplements be useful for a patient with calcium oxalate stones?Hydronephrosis can be a complication of renal calculi. What is hydronephrosis? How does back pressure occur in a kidney, and what physiologic mechanism is responsible for nephron damage when back pressure is present?
In your discussion, be sure to evaluate the presence and effects of alterations in the homeostatic state secondary to gender, genetic, ethnic, and temporal variables.
Make sure all of the topics in the case study have been addressed.Cite at least three references in your case study paper; this may include peer-reviewed journal articles, textbooks, or evidence-based practice websites to support the content.All reference sources must be within 5 years.Do not use sources such as Wikipedia or UpTo Date as a reference.Assignments must have at least four full pages of analytic content, double-spaced , and follow APA 7th edition format.
