Urinary Elimination evolve Flashcards
Urine elimination depends on factors such as
food consumption, fluid intake, medications, and fluid loss through breathing and perspiration
Healthy adults eliminate approximately ____ML daily
1400
what organs are involved in urinary elm
kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra, as well as the muscles of the pelvic floor
The urinary system controls
composition of blood by removing waste products, such as urea and creatinine, and conserving useful substances
Urea is produced when
protein-rich foods are digested
Creatinine is a
by-product of muscle metabolism
The urinary system helps control
blood pressure and plays a crucial role in electrolyte and acid-base balance
The two kidneys are located bilaterally below
the ribs toward the middle of the back
Kidneys job
filter liquid waste from the blood, balance electrolytes in the blood
regulate blood volume and pressure,
produce erythropoietin for red blood cell formation
synthesize vitamin D to help control calcium levels
maintain the acid-base balance of the extracellular fluid
Urine is formed by tiny filtering units called
nephrons
If urine is retained in the kidney or backflows from the bladder toward the kidneys the patient becomes
susceptible to kidney infections
The bladder walls relax and expand to_____ and contract and flatten to _____
store urine
empty urine
who signals the need to urinate
bladder
Normal urine is
sterile
Urine contains
fluids, salts, and waste products, but it is free of bacteria, viruses, and fungi