List the function of the urinary system being studied this week. list some common signs/symptoms seen in diseases and conditions that involve the urinary system. list the ways in which the function/status of this urinary system can be assessed (include physical exam and diagnostic/lab tests. list common therapeutic interventions used to treat diseases and conditions of this particular urinary system.

Mrs. h, age 42 years, is experiencing severe rheumatoid arthritis in her wrists, fingers, and knees. the joints are quite inflamed, red, and swollen. she is sitting rigidly in a chair and refuses to put on a sweater, even though she is shivering, or let anyone touch her arms. she has been prescribed an analgesic and an anti-inflammatory drug, but her dose is not due for another hour. she is feeling nauseated, so she has not eaten for the past 8 hours. based on patient history and the signs and symptoms, discuss how the effects of pain are exacerbating her condition.

Which of the tollwing essential glands in the neck may be compromised during a thyroidectomy? a. thymus b. pituitary c. parotid d. parathyroid

A65-year-old male was admitted for evaluation of pain on swallowing and a sore throat that has persisted for the past year. the discomfort has not changed with the use of various over the counter cold remedies. the client has lost weight due to a decrease in appetite and difficulty swallowing. he has smoked 3 packs of cigarettes a day for 40 years.a laryngoscopy showed a subglottic mass. the client had a total laryngectomy with a tracheostomy to manage laryngeal cancer. he also has a nasogastric tube in place. you will be providing care for this client during his first 72 hours after surgery. a. select one nanda-i nursing diagnosis and describe why it is a priority for this client. b. what is the cause or related factor for this nanda-i nursing diagnosis? c. identify an outcome for this nanda-i nursing diagnosis. the outcome must be patient-centered and measurable. d. identify two (2) nursing interventions that will this client achieve the outcome. e. describe how each intervention will the patient achieve the outcome.