Urinary Elimination Flashcards
Urinary tract order
Kidney > ureter > bladder > urethra
Foods/drinks that increase urine production
Alcohol, caffeine, foods rich in sodium
Older adults have decreased kidney function due to loss of renal tissue and nephrons (kidney filters) and reduction in blood supply, leading to..
Decreased urine output and production
The small intestines is where..
Nutrients from digesting food is absorbed
The large intestines is where…
Liquid is absorbed from stool
Alcohol, caffeine, dairy, fatty foods, fructose, spicy foods, apples, peaches, pears, artificial sweeteners increases risk for
Diarrhea
Antihypertensives, decreased fiber intake, inactivity effect….
Bowel movements
Pregnancy, nerve damage from birth, aging, and enlarged prostate can cause…
Urinary incontinence (UI)
Physical activity that increases pressure on the bladder causing urine leakage
Stress incontinence
Leaking urine before making it to the bathroom
Urge incontinence
Urine leakage as a result of nerve damage
Reflex incontinence
Incomplete bladder emptying > overfilled bladder > urine leakage
Overflow incontinence
Physical inability to reach the toilet in time
Functional incontinence
Bed wetting
Nocturnal enuresis
Prostate enlargement and cystocele (prolapsed bladder) can lead to…
Urinary retention
Fecal impaction is a complication of…
Constipation
Complication of diarrhea is…
Dehydration
Improper wiping, uncircumcised males, and males with a history of BPH are at an increased risk for
UTIs
Chlorthaildone, Hydrochlorothiazide, Metolazone, Indapamide
thiazide diuretics
Torsemide, Furosemide, Bumetanide
Loop diuretics
Amiloride, Triaterene, Spironolactone eplerenone
Potassium sparing diuretics
Antacids, Anticholinergic and antispasmodics (treat muscle spasms), anti seizure meds, calcium channel blockers (treat high BP), diuretics, iron supplements, anti-Parkinson’s meds, narcotics, antidepressants put you at risk for
Constipation
Antibiotics and magnesium-antacids increase _______ and put you at risk for ______
Gastric motility
Diarrhea
UTIs can lead to ____ if left untreated
Pyelonephritis, kidney infection
Cystic kidney disease, gout, hyperparathyroidism (too much calcium in the blood), frequent UTIs, diuretic use increase risk for_____
Kidney stones
Inflamed sac forms in the intestines as a result of stool being trapped is _______
Diverticulitis
Severe diverculititis can tear the intestine wall causing an infection called _______
Peritonitis