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Urinary Disorders Flashcards

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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

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  • infection of any part of the urinary system

- typically starts in the urethra and can progress through the system (urethra, bladder, ureters, kidneys)

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causes and risk factors for UTIs

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  • catheterization
  • intercourse
  • women at higher risk b/c of shorter urethra
  • benign prostatic hypertrophy (PH)
  • Incontinence
  • Incomplete bladder emptying
  • Poor fluid intake
  • Poor nutrition
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signs and symptoms for UTI

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  • burning/frequency

- in elderly, delirium and confusion are common

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Acute renal failure

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  • sudden
  • blood flow to the kidneys is severely impaired
  • may lead to chronic renal failure
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treatment for cystitis

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  • encourage fluids

- antibiotics

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cystitis

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bladder infection caused by bacteria

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treatment for cystitis

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  • encourage fluids

- antibiotics

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pyelonephritis

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inflammation of the kidney pelvis, most commonly caused by an infection

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signs & symptoms of pyelonephritis

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in addition to symptoms of cystitis:

  • cloudy urine
  • may contain pus, mucus, and blood
  • chills, fever, back pain
  • nausea & vomiting
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signs & symptoms of pyelonephritis

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in addition to symptoms of cystitis:

  • cloudy urine
  • may contain pus, mucus, and blood
  • chills, fever, back pain
  • nausea & vomiting
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signs and symptoms of enlarged prostate

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  • a weak urine stream
  • frequent voiding of small amounts of urine
  • urgency and leaking or dribbling urine
  • nocturia
  • urinary retention
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treatment of enlarged prostate

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  • medications to shrink or stop prostate growth

- laser treatments

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treatment of enlarged prostate

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  • medications to shrink or stop prostate growth

- laser treatments

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care for patient with urinary retention

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  • have patient stand to void (if possible)
  • stay hydrated
  • voiding schedule
  • bladder scanning
  • may have Foley catheter inserted if unable to empty bladder - Foley care
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care for patient with urinary retention

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  • have patient stand to void (if possible)
  • stay hydrated
  • voiding schedule
  • bladder scanning
  • may have Foley catheter inserted if unable to empty bladder - Foley care
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urinary diversion: urostomy

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surgically created pathway for urine to leave the body

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urinary diversion: urostomy

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surgically created pathway for urine to leave the body

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risk factors for kidney stones (renal calculi)

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  • white men over 40
  • bedrest
  • high sodium diet
  • immobility
  • poor fluid intake
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kidney stones: signs & symptoms

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  • severe cramping in the back and side just below the ribs
  • pain in abdomen, thigh, urethra
  • nausea & vomiting
  • fever & chills
  • dysuria
  • urinary frequency
  • burning
  • hematuria
  • cloudy urine
  • foul-smelling urine
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kidney stones: treatment

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  • pain meds
  • drinking 2-3 L of luid/day
  • straining urine
  • diet changes
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kidney stones: prevention

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  • depends on type of stone
  • lemon and lime juice will break up stones when they first start to form
  • avoid calcium supplements (for calcium oxanate stones)
  • limit sodium intake
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acute renal failure: causes

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  • severe injury or bleeding
  • heart attack
  • heart failure
  • burns infection
  • severe allergic reactions
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chronic kidney failure

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kidneys cannot meet body’s demands
nephrons in the kidneys are destroyed over many years
-signs & symptoms appear when 75% of kidney function is lost

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causes of chronic kidney failure

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  • diabetes
  • hypertension
  • UTIs
  • tumors
  • infection
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kidney failure: signs & symptoms

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  • weight loss and poor appetite
  • weakness fatigue
  • little or no urine output
  • edema
  • itchy skin
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acute kidney failure: signs & symptoms

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  • low or no urine output
  • hematuria
  • edema
  • confusion
  • shortness
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kidney failure: treatment

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  • fluid restriction
  • diet therapy
  • drugs
  • dialysis
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dialysis

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the process of removing waste products from the blood

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hemodialysis

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-removes waste and fluid by filtering the blood through an artificial kidney

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peritoneal dialysis

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-uses the lining of the abdominal cavity (peritoneal membrane) to remove waste and fluid from the blood

31
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An artificial ____ may be created to connect an artery and vein when a person needs renal dialysis

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fistula

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