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NCM_103 | Fundamentals of Nursing > Urinary and Bowel Elimination > Flashcards

Urinary and Bowel Elimination Flashcards

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Is a basic human function that can be compromised by a variety of illnesses and conditions

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Urinary Elimination

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The intentions

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Scientific Knowledge Base

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Controls blood pressure / Produces prostaglandin E2 and prostacyclin / Supposes elimination of body wastes

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Kidneys

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Drains urine

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Ureters

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Expands urine

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Bladder

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Holds urine

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Urethra

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Functional unit of Kidneys

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Nephrons

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RBC production / Bone Marrow maturation

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Erythropoietin

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Acts of Urination

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Urination
Micturition
Voiding
1-2L urine per day
30mL urine per hour

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Factors Influencing Urination

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Physiological Factors
Psychosocial Conditions
Diagnostic Induced Factors / Treatment Induced Factors
Growth Development
Sociocultural Factors
Psychological Factors
Personal Habits
Pathological Conditions
Surgical Procedures
Medications
Diagnostic Examination

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11
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Inability to empty Bladder

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Urinary Retention

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Instrumentation of Urinary Tract

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Urinary Tract Infection

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Involuntary loss of urine

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Urinary Incontinence

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14
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Injury or neurogenic dysfunction

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Urinary Diversions

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Immediate

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Urgency

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8x

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Frequency

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Painful

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Dysuria

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Excessive

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Polyuria

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Delayed

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Hesitancy

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Diminished

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Oliguria

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Awake

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Nocturia

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Leak

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Disability

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The factors

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Nursing Knowledge Base

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Infection Control and Hygiene

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Growth and Development Psychosocial Implications

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Through the Patient’s Eyes / Self-Care Ability / Cultural Considerations / Environmental Factors / Nursing History / Physical Assessment / Assessment of Urine / Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing

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Assessment

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Data Cues

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Outcomes / Setting Priorities / Teamwork and Collaboration

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Health Promotion

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Implementation

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Through the Patient’s Eyes / Patient Outcomes

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Evaluation

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Is essential for normal body functioning

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Bowel Elimination

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The intentions

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Scientific Knowledge Base

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Breaks down nutrients

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Contracts food

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Storage of food and liquid, mixing of food with digestive juices, and regulates emptying of contents or substances

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Facilitates digestion and absorption

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Small Intestine

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Tends waves of peristalsis

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Large Intestine

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Supposed expel of feces and flatus

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The factors

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Nursing Knowledge Base

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Factors Influencing Bowel Elimination

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Age
Diet
Fluid Intake
Physical Activity
Psychological Factors
Personal Habits
Position During Defecation
Pain
Pregnancy
Surgery and Anesthesia
Medications
Diagnostic Tests

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Improper diet

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Constipation

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Unrelieved Constipation

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Increased stools

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Uncontrolled feces

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Incontinence

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Abdominal fullness

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Flatulence

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Engorged lining

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Hemorrhoids

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Determines stool consistency

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Ileoanal Pouch Anastomosis

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Through the Patient’s Eyes / Nursing History / Environmental Factors / Physical Assessment / Laboratory Tests / Diagnostic Examinations

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Assessment

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Actual or Potential Elimination Problems

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Outcomes / Setting Priorities / Teamwork and Collaboration

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Health Promotion / Acute Care / Restorative Care

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Implementation

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Through the Patient’s Eyes / Patient Outcomes

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Evaluation

NCM_103 | Fundamentals of Nursing (11 decks)

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