Renal assessment: back to basics.
Nurses caring for patients over time may observe subtle changes when performing physical assessments. Relating the observed changes to the function of various body systems allows prompt interventions. Nurses need to correlate their knowledge of physiology to assessment findings. This article will assist nurses in relating physical assessment findings to renal system physiology.
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