The urinary sediment constituent most closely associated with bleeding within the nephron is the:
A) RBC
B) RBC cast
C) WBC cast
D) Hyaline cast

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RBC casts in the urinary sediment are indicative of bleeding within the nephron, as they suggest that red blood cells have leaked into the tubular system and have been incorporated into a cast, pointing to a glomerular or tubular source of bleeding.

The Urinary Sediment Constituent Most Closely Associated with Bleeding Within