Elimination Flashcards
Stress incontinence
caused by physical exertion in the absense of a detrusor muscle contraction; associated with urthral hypermobility or intrinsic sphincter deficiency.
Instability incontinence
cause by premature or hyperactive contraction of the detrusor; spinal injuries, brain tumor, MS, bladder outlet obstruction
Health history
determine duration, type of incontinence, complicating factors and ID a management program
Pyuria
WBCs in urine
Daily fluid allowance
30mg/kg
Dietary fiber sources
whole grains, fruits, veggies
Oxybutynin
relaxation of unstable detrusor muscle contractions,reduces urgency, max therapeutic dose takes 5-7days
Pro Banthine
relaxation of unstable detrusor contractions; response requires 3-5 days
Hyoscyamine
Relaxation of unstable detrusor
Anticholinergic and antispasmodic medications may be used to treat…
urge urinary incontinence
When assessing the abdomen of a client with abdominal guarding,
flex the clients knees
A permanent colostomy is usually performed to treat
lower rectal cancer
Dandelion root and leaf are considered
diuretics
A healthy stoma should appear
moist
Which of the following procedures may not be delegated to a trained ancillary personnel?
inserting an indwelling catheter on a male