urinary elimination ch. 45 Flashcards
urinary urgency (feeling of need to void immediately) what are some causes of this?
full bladder, bladder irritation or inflammation from infection, overactive bladder, psychological stress
what are some causes of dysuria(painful or difficult urination)?
Bladder inflammation, trauma or inflammation of urethral sphincter
What would cause frequency (voiding at frequent intervals (less than 2 hours)
Increased fluid intake, bladder inflammation, increased pressure on bladder (pregnancy), diuretic therapy.
What are some causes of hesitancy (difficult initiating urination)
Prostate enlargement, anxiety, urethral edema
what can cause oliguria (diminished urinary output relative to intake [usually 400 mL/24hr])
Dehydration, renal failure, UTI increased ADH secretion, heart failure.
Causes for Nocturia ( Voiding one or more times at night)
Excessive fluid intake before bed (especially coffee or alcohol), renal disease, aging process, prostate enlargement.
what are some causes of dribbling (leakage of urine despite voluntary control of urination)
Stress incontinence, overflow from urinary retention (e.g from BPH)
what are some causes of incontinence (involuntary loss of urine)
Multiple factors: unstable urethra, loss of pelvic muscle tone, fecal impaction, neurological impairment, overactive bladder.
Hematuria ( blood in urine)
Neoplasms of kidney or bladder, glomerular disease, infection of kidney or bladder, trauma to urinary structures, calculi, bleeding disorders.
what are some causes for urinary retention ( Accumulation of urine in bladder, with inability of bladder to empty fully)
Urethral obstruction (stricture), decreased sensory activity, neurogenic bladder, prostate enlargement, post-anesthesia effects, side effects of medications(anticholinergics, opioids).
some causes of residual urine (volume of urine remaining after voiding (>or equal to 100 mL)
Inflammation or irritation of bladder mucosa from infection, neurogenic bladder, prostate enlargement, trauma, or inflammation or urethra.
during and after menopause, vaginitis and increased susceptibility to UTIs is the result of what hormone deficiency in older woman
estrogen
assessment of urine involves what assessment?
Measuring patient’s I&O and observing characteristics of their urine.
normal urine color is what
pale, star color to amber.
Urine is usually more concentrated when
morning and when patient has fluid volume deficit
Bleeding from kidneys or ureters cause what color of urine. And what of the bladder and urethra?
Dark red urine; and bright red urine
Dark amber urine is the result of what
high concentrations of bilirubin caused by liver dysfunction.
what does the urine appear like in a patient that has renal disease?
appears cloudy or foamy because of high protein concentrations.
Urine that appears thick and cloudy may be the result of what
bacteria and WBCs in urine.
stagnant urine has what kind of odor?
ammonia. is common in patients who are repeatedly incontinent.
A sweet or fruity urine odor occurs from what
acetone or acetoacetic acid (by-products of incomplete fat metabolism). seen with diabetes mellitus or starvation
what is acute renal failure?
Reversible; Sudden loss of function; Overdose, meds, poisoning, excessive blood loss can progress to chronic renal failure
what are the brain structures that influence bladder function
Cerebral cortex, thalamus, hypothalmus, and brainstem.
an adult normally voids every?
2 to 4 hours
how much urine in the bladder is enough for and adult and child to have a sense of desire to urinate?
150- 200 mL and 50 to 100 mL
toilet training should normally begin when
24 months (2 years) some at 36 months(3 years)