Elimination Needs Mod 6 Flashcards
What is the normal output of urine?
30mL/an hour
What should urine look like?
Light yellow, clear or slightly cloudy and smells a little like ammonia
What are some factors that could affect bowel elimination?
Diet, high fibre, daily intake of 2000-3000mL of fluids, activity
What should stool look like?
Soft and easy to pass, brown or golden brown, texture of peanut butter, sausage shaped, bottom of the toilet (not floating) little or no gas or odour
What are four types of incontinence?
Stress incontinence, urge incontinence, mixed incontinence and temporary incontinence
Define stress incontinence
Occurs when sneezing or coughing
Define urge incontinence
Unable to hold it in
Define mixed incontinence
Both urge and stressed
Define temporary incontinence
Can pee but only a little and short amount of time ex. UTI