Urinary and Male Reproductive Flashcards
Costovertebral Angle
landmark for kidneys
Dysuria
assess for hematuria, frequency, urgency
Stress incontinence
involuntary urination - due to coughing, sneezing, straining - aging associated with
Renal Stenosis
Muscles around the urethra become weak; thus even a small amount of urine may leak spontaneously - occurs more in women
ESRD
Renal failure that can no longer be controlled by conservative management
Renal Failure
may be acute or progress to chronic which has 3 stages: oliguria, diuresis, and recovery.
Subjective Data
what the patient states - difficulty starting urine stream, dribbling, dysuria or pain on urination
Objective Data
what the nurse observes - any difficulty with urination, continence issues, starting urinary stream, hematuria
Testicular Cancer
painless nodule on the testes
Melena
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