exam 4 urinary elimination Flashcards
what is micturition
voiding
elimination includes the
removal, clearance or separation of matter
problems associated with elimination are
retention, control, and discomfort
the urinary bladder is composed of 3 layers of muscle tissue called
detrusor muscle
concepts related to elimination
nutrition, cognition, mobility, fluid & electrolytes
what are the steps of emptying the bladder
detrusor muscle contracts, internal sphincter relaxes, urine enters posterior urethra, muscles of perineum &external sphincter relax, muscle of abdominal wall contracts slightly, diaphragm lowers &elimination occurs
diseases associated with renal problems
congenital urinary tract abnormalities, polycystic kidney disease, UTI, urinary calculi, hypertension, Diabetes mellitus, gout, and connective tissue disorders
what effect do cholinergic medications have on urine production and elimination
stimulate contraction of detrusor muscle producing urination
what effects do analgesics and tranquilizers have on urine production and elimination
suppress CNS, diminish effectiveness of neutral reflex
anticoagulants make urine
red
diuretics make urine
pale yellow
pyridium make urine
orange to orange-red
elavil makes urine
green or blue-green
levodopa makes urine
brown or black
when assessing a problem with voiding explore its
duration, severity, and precipitating factors
during a physical assessment of urinary function look at
kidneys, bladder, urethral orifice, skin and urine
what are the 6 types of urine specimens
routine analysis, clean-catch, sterile specimens from indwelling catheter, urine specimen from a urinary diversion, 24-hour urine specimen, and specimens from infants and children
what are 3 nursing diagnoses regarding urinary functioning as the problem
incontinence, pattern alteration, and urinary retention
what are 3 nursing diagnoses regarding urinary function as the etiology
anxiety, caregiver role strain, and risk for infection
how do you promote normal urination
maintain normal voiding habits, promoting fluid intake, strengthen muscle tone, and assisting with toileting
how do you maintain normal voiding habits
schedule, urge to void, privacy, position and hygiene