Chp 34- Urinary Elimination & Altered Urinary Fx Flashcards
Most important factor of urinary output
Person’s fluid intake will determine their output
Loss of body (general) fluid means urinary elimination will be increased or decreased?
Decreased; look for S&S of hypovolemia
Alcohol suppresses ADH. T or F
True
What is necessary to be continent/ make it bathroom successfully cognition wise?
A&O
Does body position effect urinary elimination? Y or N
Yes; patients are typically laying down but men eliminate standing while women eliminate sitting
Patient Education for UTI
Wipe properly front to back
Avoid urinary retention
S&S of UTI Include
dysuria
hematuria
abdominal pain
urinary frequency
burning
Low BP can result in decreased urine ouput. WHy?
Loss of fluids/blood can lead to low BP.. meaning low perfusion to organs and kidney has no perfusion of blood, 02, nutrients to function correctly
How much urine do u need to produce per hour?
At least 30 ccs
Spinal Cord Injuries can result in _____ due to affected messaging/signaling from the brain
Urinary incontinence
Urinary retention
Treatment for incontinence
Suprapubic catheter placement; reduces risk for infection
Treatment for retention
Self catheterize
What should nurse monitor after catheter removal?
That pt has void within 8 hrs post catheter removal
a PERMANENT surgical procedure that creates an opening in the abdomen to allow urine to exit the body
Urostomy
a medical emergency that occurs when the kidneys stop producing urine, or when urine output is less than 100mLs or 500 ccs in a day
Anuria