GI Elimination Flashcards
define elimination
excretion of waste products from kidneys & intestines
define defecation
process of elimination of waste
define feces`
semisolid mass of fiber, undigested food, inorganic matter
define incontinence
inability to control urine or feces
define void
to urinate
define micturate
to urinate
define dysuria
painful or difficult urinations
define hematuria
blood in urine
define nocturia
frequent night urination
define polyuria
large amounts of urine
define urinary frequency
voiding @ frequent intervals
define urinary urgency
the need to void @ once
define proteinuria
presence of large protein in urine
define hesitancy (urination)
difficultyt initiating urination
define dribbling (urination)
leakage of urine despite voluntary control of urination