Examination of

urinary system
The main functions of urinary system are
Excretion of urine-1
Excretes the waste products of protein metabolism -2
Regulates fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance -3
The kidney also has a biosynthetic role, and is -4
involved in the production of renin, erythropoietin,
prostaglandins, and vitamin D3
kidney is able to perform gluconeogenesis under -5
conditions of starvation
Itis an important site for degradation of some -6
.peptide hormones
.… Clinical examination of urinary system include
Examination of urination by inspection …include-1
Posture*
Urination frequency …which include*
Polyuria-
Oliguria-
Unuria or retention of urine-
Feeling of pain and dysuria
Physical examination of urine-2
Physical examination of urinary organs-3
a-External palpation for examination of
Kidneys*
Urinary bladder*
Urethra*
b-Rectal palpation
Chemical examination of urine (urinalysis)-4
Radiological examination-5
Utherthral catheterization-6