FACTORS AFFECTING VOIDING Flashcards
Known as diuresis refers to the production of abnormally large amount of urine by the kidneys
POLYURIA
is a low urine output, usually 500 ml a day
OLIGURIA
refers the lack of urine production
ANURIA
Voiding a frequent intervals more than the usual
URINARY FREQUENCY
Avoiding more than two times at night
NOCTURIA
Feeling that a person must avoid immediately
URINARY URGENCY
Avoiding that is either painful or difficult
DYSURIA
involuntary urination
ENURESIS
Results from overdistention of the bladder
- urine accumulates
Urinary retention
Unperceived bladder fullness
NEUROGENIC BLADDER
FACTORS AFFECTING VOIDING
■ Developmental Factors
■ Psychosocial factor
■ Fluid and Food Intake
■ Medications
■ Pathologic Conditions
■ Surgical and Diagnostic Procedures