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JoAnn S Oliver1, Felecia G Wood2, Pamela P Foster3
1Professor and Division Chair, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL.
Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge of individuals with or at risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD) and whether that knowledge differed as a function of race, socio-economic status, education level, and rural/urban living status. Knowledge about kidney disease is important to prevent or manage CKD. Data for this descriptive research were collected from 519 adults living in Alabama, reflecting diversity in age, gender, and race. Knowledge deficits were identified. Nephrology nurses have a role in preventing and promoting early diagnosis of CKD through education of individuals and communities to ensure people realize kidney health matters.
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Internal Anatomy of the Kidney
Anatomical Position and Dimensions
The kidneys are retroperitoneal organs positioned against the posterior abdominal wall on either side of the spine, roughly between the twelfth thoracic and third lumbar vertebrae. Each kidney is typically 10-12 cm long, 5-6 cm wide, and 3-4 cm thick, weighing about 150 grams.
Renal Cortex
The outermost region of the kidney is the...

