Urinary elimination pg 1176-1184 Flashcards
What is a normal of urine production by the kidneys
60ml/hr
What level of urinary output indicates low blood volume or kidney malfunction
less than 30ml/hr
What is a normal color and clarity of urine
amber and transparent/clear
Whats a normal smell
faint odor
What is a normal pH
4.5-8
What is a normal speciific gravity
1.010-1.025
Should their be glucose, ketones or blood
no
What is PVR volume of urine
post-void residual volume of urine
What is a normal PVR
50-100mL
What are some manifestations you might see in someone with urine retention
frequent voiding
UTI’s
What are normal BUN levels
7 to 20 mg/dL
What are normal creatinine levels
0.6 to 1.2 mg/dL in adult males and 0.5 to 1.1 milligrams per deciliter in adult females.
What are some general nursing diagnoses
Impaired urinary elimination:dysfunction in urine elimination
Readiness for enhanced urinary elimination: a pattern of urinary functions for meeting eliminatory needs
What are some more specific nursing diagnoses
functional urinary incontinence urge urinary incontinence reflex urinary incontinence stress urinary incontinence urinary retention
What are some diagnoses with elim problems as the etiology
Risk for infection r/t urinary retention
Social isolation or low self esteem r/t incontinence
toileting self-care deficit r/t functional incontinence
