Incontenence Flashcards
What is a normal change in the urinary system
decreased capacity
What is a normal change in the GI system
decreased muscle tone
Incontinence
involuntary passage of stool or urine
Not normal aging
What are the effects of incontinence
urgency, nervous system control, muscle control, sphincter function
What can cause incontinence
illness
disorder
meds
factor related to fecal incontinence
stool can change in consistency
3 impacts on client
psychological impact
dermatitis
infection
IAD
incontinence associated dermatitis
redness, rash, leasons, pain, itchy
5 main types of UI
- urge/overactive bladder (bladder contractions)
- Functional incontinence (can’t reach the bathroom in time)
- Overflowing (bladder is too full)
- Stress
- Mixed
Nocturia
waking up at night UI
risk factors for UI
weak pelvic muscles cognitive function meds obesity smoking
Impaction
solid immobile feces in rectum
risk factors for fecal incontinence
muscle weakness, cognitive functioning, meds
What is incontinence
a symptom not a diagnosis
7 management techniques
- Psychological
- Lifestyle changes
- Medications
- Pelvic floor exercises
- Continence techniques
- Botox injections
- Surgery (uroscopy and colostomy)
