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GI Elimination Flashcards

1
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elimination

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excretion of waste products from kidneys and intestines

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2
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defecation

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process of elimination of waste- fecal matter

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feces

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semisolid mass of fiber, undigested food, inorganic matter

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4
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incontinence

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Inability to control urine or feces

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5
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void

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to urinate

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6
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micturate

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to urinate

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dysuria

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painful or difficult urination

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hematuria

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blood in urine

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9
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noncoturia

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frequent night urination

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10
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polyuria

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large amounts of urine

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11
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urinary frequency

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voiding at frequent intervals

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12
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urinary urgency

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the need to void at once

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13
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proteinuria

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presence of large protein in urea

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14
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hesitancy

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difficulty initiating urination

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15
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dribbling

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leakage of urine despite voluntary control of urination

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16
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retention

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accumulation of urine in bladder without the ability to completely empty

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17
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residual

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urine remaining post void
more than 100mL

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18
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valsalva maneuver

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increased pressure to strain abdominal muscles while maintaining a closed airway

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19
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factors affecting bowel elimination
developmental stage

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patterns change throughout lifespan
babies/infants: do not realize signals
older: cognitive or neural changes

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20
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factors affecting bowel elimination
personal

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privacy
fast paced jobs

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21
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factors affecting bowel elimination
sociocultural

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stress

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22
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stress can cause =
primary risk factor in development of =

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constipation and diarrhea
IBS

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23
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factors affecting bowel elimination
nutrition/hydration

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regular intake of food promotes peristalsis
regular intake schedule
irregular schedule = irregularity
high fiber
fluid intake

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24
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factors affecting bowel elimination
activity

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can stimulate peristalsis
sedentary people have weaker abdominal muscles
those who have limited activity usually experience constipation

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25
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factors affecting bowel elimination
medications

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all oral medications have potential to affect GI
constipation, diarrhea

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26
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factors affecting bowel elimination
surgeries and procedures

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bowel manipulation can lead to paralytic ileum
NGT on low or immediate suction

27
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factors affecting bowel elimination
pregnancy

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morning sickness
slowing of intestinal motility
risk of hemorrhoids

28
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factors affecting bowel elimination
pathological conditions

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neurological disorders that affects innervations of lower GI tract
cognitive conditions that limit the ability to sense “the urge”
pain or immobility that leads to sluggish peristalsis

29
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planning outcomes/evaluation

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for pt’s to have soft, formed, regular bowel movements
be free of n/v, bloating

30
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promotion regular defecation

A

privacy
correct position
timing
fluid intake
proper diet
exercise

31
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proper fluid intake

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6-8 8 ounce glasses

32
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proper diet

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fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fiber

33
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exercise

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3-5 times a week
ROM for those on bedrest
positioning
encouraging exercise

34
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severe constipation

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separate hard lumps

35
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mild constipation

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lumpy and sausage like

36
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ideal

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sausage shape with cracks
or
smooth and soft sausage

37
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lacking fiber

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soft blobs with clear edges

38
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mild diarrhea

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mushy consistency

39
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severe diarrhea

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liquid consistency

40
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the kidneys maintain fluid balance in the body by

A

regulating the amount of makeup of the fluids inside and around the cells

41
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kidney’s role in fluid balance is partially controlled by

42
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what are the 2 hormones involved inn fluid balance

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antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
aldosterone

43
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ADH

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produced by the pituitary gland

44
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if ADH is high

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causes more water to be ABSORBED creating a HIGH concentration but SMALL amount of urine

45
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if ADH is low

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causes more water to be EXCRETED creating a LARGE volume of urine

46
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aldosterone

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produced by adrenal gland
regulates water reabsorption and changes urine concentration by increasing sodium absorption
helps control secretion of K (potassium)

47
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normal urinary patterns

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kidneys produce about 50-60 mL per hour or 1500 mL per day
normal voiding is typically 5-6 times per day- depends on fluid intake

48
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specific gravity

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if urine solutes increase = specific gravity increases
normal specific gravity in urine = 1.002 to 1.003

49
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fluid intake increase urine becomes more

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diluted and lighter in color

50
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fluid intake decrease urine becomes

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darker and specific gravity rises

51
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dark yellow urine

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dehydration

52
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red/pink urine

53
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brown urine

54
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orange urine

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medications
beta carotene

55
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milky white urine

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yeast infection
UTI

56
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blue urine

A

methane blue

57
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green urine

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medication

58
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purple urine

A

“purple bag syndrome”
colonized bacteria in urinary collection device
immediately remove and replace with new one

59
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promoting normal urination

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provide privacy
assist with positioning
facilitate toileting routines
promote adequate fluids and nutrition
assist with hygiene as needed

60
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characteristics of urine

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color, odor, clarity

61
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urine testing
specimen collection

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collection devices depend on how much help the patient needs
sterile collection process
collection from foley bag

62
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Record ALL Fluids
Intake

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semi liquid foods
ice chips
fluids
IV fluids
tube feeding
irrigations instilled and not immediately removed

63
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Record ALL Fluids
Output

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fluid loss via emesis
urine output
diarrhea
drainage form suction or wounds

64
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Accuracy

A

teach patient and family members about I&O
use measured collection devices to accurate counts

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