Hematuria

Hematuria ( 30 Questions)

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Question 6 :

A nurse is explaining the pathophysiology of hematuria to a client. Which statement by the nurse accurately describes a common underlying mechanism of hematuria?

A "Hematuria is primarily caused by excessive blood clotting within the urinary tract."

Incorrect. Excessive blood clotting is not a common underlying mechanism of hematuria.

B "Inflammation and damage to the blood vessels in the kidneys or urinary tract can result in hematuria."

Correct. Inflammation and damage to blood vessels in the urinary tract or kidneys can lead to the leakage of blood into the urine, causing hematuria.

C "Hematuria is primarily a result of bacterial infections in the bladder."

Incorrect. While bacterial infections can cause hematuria, they are not the primary underlying mechanism.

D "The primary cause of hematuria is the presence of kidney stones in the urinary system."

Incorrect. Kidney stones can cause hematuria, but they are not the primary cause of hematuria itself.

Hematuria

Hematuria ( 30 Questions)

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