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Lesson 5 - Elimination Flashcards

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Micturition

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-urination

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Proteinuria

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-presence of proteins in the urine

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Hematuria

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-presence of blood in the urine

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Normal Urine Production

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-1-2L per day

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Indication of Renal Alterations

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-less than 30mL per day of urine output

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Psychological Factors Influencing Urinary Elimination

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-anxiety and stress increases frequency

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Sociocultural Factors Influencing Urinary Elimination

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-culture, gender, religious practices
-SDOH may influence ability to seek help for chronic conditions
-female circumcision

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Fluid Balance (Factors Influencing Urinary Elimination)

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-conc. of fluids, solutes, electrolytes can cause an increase in production
-caffeine increases
-alcohol increases ADH release increasing production

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Diuresis

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-increased urine formation

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Diuretics

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-increase urine output
-prevent reabsorption

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Urinary Tract Infections

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-women are more susceptible
-a common nosocomial infection

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Hydration

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-ideally 1.5-2L/ day fluid intake

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Typical Infant Urine Output

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-500mL per day

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Children and Continence

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-gain control of urination between 1-3 years of age
-most kids wet the bed until age 5

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Factors that Affect Urination

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-bladder problems
-kidney disease
-cancer
-kidney stones
-enlarged prostate
-tumors
-dehydration (fluid intake, diarrhea, vomiting)
-diabetes
-medications
-bladder or kidney removal
-surgery complications

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Pelvic Surgeries

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-can cause selling and block the flow of urine

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Neurological Urination Factors

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-impaired neuromuscular function
-damage to spinal cord
-impaired neurological function

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Urinary Incontinence

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-any involuntary loss of urine

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Transient Urinary Incontinence

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-urine loss resulting from causes outside of or affecting the urinary system
-resolves when underlying causes are treated
-DEISAPPEAR (causes)

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DISAPPEAR

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-delirium
-intake of fluids
-stool impaction
-atrophic vaginitis
-psychological problems
-pharmaceuticals
-excess urine output
-abnormal lab values
-restricted mobility

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Urgency UI

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-urine loss associated with sudden and urgent need to void
-can be overactive bladder syndrome

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Stress UI

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-urine loss resulting from increased intra-abdominal pressure

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Mixed UI

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-urine loss that has features of both stress and urge incontinence

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Functional UI

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-urine loss due to inability to reach the toilet

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Multifactorial UI

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-urine loss due to multiple factors

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Catheters

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Nocturia

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-bothersome lower UT symptom
-waking from sleep 1+ times to void

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Urinary Retention

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-the marked accumulation of urine in the bladder as a result of the ability to empty

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Urinary Diversion

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-creation of an alternate pathway for urine elimination
-temporary or permanent

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Dialysis

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-used to filter blood if renal cells are lost/damaged
-hemodialysis uses a machine equipped with semipermeable filtering membrane

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Women and UTIs

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-women are more at risk due to a shorter urethra

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____ UTIs are more dangerous than _______

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Upper; lower

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CAUTI

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-catheter-associated UTI
-common nosocomial UTI
-serious implications

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Urinary Diagnostic Testing

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-urinalysis
-urine culture
-24 hr urine specimen
-pelvic ultrasound
-cytoscopy

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Polyuria

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-excess urine production at night

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Oliguria

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-diminished urinary output relative to intake

37
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Elevated Postvoid Residuals

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-increased amount of urine remaining in the bladder after a void
-increased susceptibility to a UTI

38
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Urinary Assessment

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-gather health history of urination patterns
-physical assessment
-assess urine
-assess perception of urinary problems
-gather lab test data
-fluid intake
-burning
-change in colour/odour
-incontinence

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Urination Nursing Interventions

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-bedpan
-commode
-portable urinal
-brief
-condom catheter
-bladder irrigation

40
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Urination Health Promotion

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-hydration
-voiding frequently
-proper perineum after voiding
-perineal hygiene
-kegel exercises

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Fibre

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-decreases constipation

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Fat and Grease

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-can cause diarrhea

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Physical Activity

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-encourages peristalsis

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Medications and BM

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-can cause constipation (narcotics and iron supplements)
-can cause diarrhea (antibiotics, gout medications)

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Laxatives and Enemas

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-help with BM
-dependency can result with prolonged use

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Surgery and Anesthesia BM

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-can reduce peristalsis
-gas pains
-constipation

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Constipation

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-diet
-stress
-surgery
-medications

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Bowel Impaction

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-occurs when constipation does not resolve
-may require enema or distal disimpaction

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Diarrhea

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-medications
-food
-stress
-infection
-can cause electrolyte imbalance = heart rhythm abnormalities

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Infections that Affect BM

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-C. diff
-E. coli
-Norwalk virus
-VRE

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Hemorrhoids

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-swollen veins around the anus and rectum

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Anal Fissure

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-tear in the inside lining of the anus

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Excoriation

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-cut, abraised, scraped skin

54
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Are you passing gas?

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-very important question
-indicated functioning GI tract
-decreased with lowered mobility, surgery, anesthetics

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Subjective BM Assessment

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-elimination patterns
-cramping
-problems passing gas
-stool continence
-colour
-consistency
-size
-blood in stool
-frequency

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Objective BM Assessment

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-bowel sounds
-abdominal assessment
-smell
-blood
-colour
-mucous
-pus
-foreign objects

57
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Bristol Stool Chart

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-chart that identifies shape and consistency of stool

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BM Nursing Interventions

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-toilet
-bedpan
-commode
-incontinence management (briefs, rectal tube)
-laxative
-suppository
-enema
-digital disimpaction

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Ostomy

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-bowel drainage through the abdomen
-can be temporary to allow healing
-can be permanent due to bowel damage

60
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Illeosomy

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-small bowel brought to skin surface

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Colostomy

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-large bowel brought to skin surface
-can be ascending, descending, transverse, sigmoid

62
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Stoma

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-where the intestine is surgically brought to the abdominal wall for bowel elimination

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Nurse Responsibilities with Ostomy

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-assess skin around stoma
-stoma should be bright red/pink and moist
-assess ostomy bag contents
-assist with emptying and changing bag

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BM Health Promotion Considerations

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-hydration
-fibre intake
-hand hygiene
-stool regularity
-cleaning of perineum
-kegel exercises

65
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Valsalva Manoeuvre

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-pressure exerted by contracting abdomen and diaphragm and closed airway
-should be avoided by patients with heart disease

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NURS 175 - Nursing Practice Foundations (11 decks)

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