Genitourinary Disorders Flashcards
Assessment Parameters for GU Disorder
- burning
- changes in voiding pattern
- foul-smelling urine
- discharge
- pain, irritation, discomfort
- blood in urine
- edema
- masses
- flank/abdominal pain; cramps
- n/v, fever, trauma
What is the bladder capacity of a newborn?
30 mL
At what age does a child’s bladder become adult sized?
1 year
At what anatomic location would a dull sound indicating a full bladder be heard?
above the symphysis pubis
Important Past Medical Hx for GU Disorder
- maternal polyhydramnios
- oligohydramnios
- diabetes
- hypertension
- alcohol/cocaine ingestion
Important Neonate hx for GU
- presence of single umbilical artery
- abdominal mass
- chromosome abnormality
- congenital malformation
Important Family hx for GU
- renal disease or uropathology
- chronic UTI’s
- renal calculi
- history of parental enuresis
Lab/Diagnostic Tests for GU
- urinalysis
- urine culture
- renal ultrasound
- VCUG
VCUG’s are not usually performed until when?
Until the child has been treated w/ antibiotics for at least 48 hours
What is the expected urine output in the infant and child?
0.5-2 mL/kg/hr
What is necessary for accurate urine culture results?
obtaining a clean or sterile urine specimen
What is a critical component of nursing care related to renal disorders?
Close monitoring of serum blood counts and electrolytes
What is Suprapubic Aspiration used for?
obtaining a sterile urine specimen from the neonate or young infant
Anticholinergic Agents
- used for UT spasms or contractions; control nocturnal enuresis
- increase fluid intake
- avoid in febrile child
Desmopressin
- decreases volume of urine in child w/ nocturnal enuresis
- nasal spray
- administer at bedtime; alternate nares
Desmopressin may cause what?
Nasal irritation
Nausea
Flushing
Headaches
Corticosteroids
- administer w/ food
- may mask signs of infection
- do NOT stop abruptly
- monitor for Cushing syndrome
Furosemide (Lasix):Diuretics
- administer w/ food or milk do decrease GI upset
- monitor BP, renal function, and electrolytes
- may cause photosensitivity
Bladder Exstrophy
congenital defect resulting in bladder being open and exposed outside of the abdomen
Postop Care for Bladder Exstrophy
- prevent infection
- keep infant supine
- quickly change diapers
Catheterizing if Bladder Tissue is present
If tissue is present, surgery reconstruction of bladder w/in pelvis and reconstruction of urethra-INDWELLING catheter and medications for bladder spasms
What medications are used for bladder spasms?
Oxybutynin
Belladonna
Opioid suppository
Catheterizing if Bladder Tissue is NOT present
- Bladder is removed and a continent urinary reservoir is created
- Stoma is created on abdominal wall w/ access to reservoir
- Catheterization about 4x/day
- urine is often cloudy due to location
- HIGH RISK for latex allergy
Hypospadias
urethral defect in which the opening of the penis is on the ventral surface
Epispadias
urethral defect where opening is on the dorsal surface of the penis
When is Hypospadias/Epispadias usually repaired?
by 1 year of age
Complications of Hypospadias/Epispadias if not corrected
- not capable of aiming correctly when standing
- infertility
- body image/self esteem issues
What to assess for w/ Hypospadias/Epispadias?
- Chordee
- Cryptorchidism
- hydrocele
- inguinal hernia
Chordee
fibrous band causing the penis to curve downward
Cryptorchidism
undescended testicles
- can lead to sterility and increased risk of testicular cancer
- requires surgery
- if not descended by 6 months-surgery
Hydronephrosis
condition in which the pelvis and calyces of the kidneys are dilated
What are some causes of Hydronephrosis?
- congenital defect
- result of obstructive uropathy
- secondary to vesicoureteral reflux
S/S of Hydronephrosis reported in Health History
- failure to thrive
- intermittent hematuria
- abdominal mass
- s/s of UTI
Vesicoureteral Reflux
condition in which urine from the bladder flows back up the ureters
If the urine if infected and the kidney’s are exposed to bacteria then vesicoureteral reflux could lead to?
Pyelonephritis