descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 05 Mar 2014 English Publisher:RCN Publishing Ltd.Journal:Nursing Standard, volume 28, pages 43-50 (issn: 0029-6570, eissn: 2047-9018,

Authors: McLafferty, Ella; Johnstone, Carolyn; Hendry, Charles; Farley, Alistair;

doi: 10.7748/ns2014.03.28.27.43.e7283

pmid: 24593109

The urinary system

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Abstract

The urinary system plays an important role in regulating fluid and electrolyte balance and maintaining homeostatic balance within the body. Assessment and management of fluid and electrolyte balance is a vital part of the nurses' role, therefore it is important that nurses understand the functions of the urinary system. This article explores the anatomy and physiology of the urinary system, with reference to the production and excretion of urine. It also provides an overview of urinary tract infection.

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University of Dundee
United Kingdom

Keywords

Urinary Tract Infections, Great Britain, 610, Humans, Urogenital System, Urine, United Kingdom

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