A client with a urinary disorder of the ureters asks the nurse to explain how the renal system is structured. The nurse explains that the ureters are attached to the kidney in an area known as the:
1. renal medulla.
2. renal pyramids.
3. hilum.
4. renal fascia.
Answer: 3
1. The renal medulla is the middle portion of the kidneys.
2. The renal pyramids are in the renal medulla.
3. The ureters are connected to the kidney in a notch known as the hilum.
4. The renal fascia is a layer of dense tissue that anchors the kidney.
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