Week 11 - Nutrition on Elimination

Question 1

What do the kidneys do for water and electrolytes? (2)

Answer 1

• retain water and electrolytes
• critical

Question 2

What can a change in electrolyte balance cause?

Answer 2

• influences neuromuscular transmission of smooth muscles, thus reducing or increasing intestinal peristalsis

Question 3

What can a lack of mobility do to elimination? (3)

Answer 3

• Mobility helps with stimulation of peristalsis
• Particularly if in supine position, can lead to ineffective bladder emptying
• works for both urinary and bowel problems

Question 4

How can change in cognition lead to elimination problems? (3)

Answer 4

• increase the potential for complications in both elimination mechanisms
• result from the inability to obtain and maintain adequate food and fluid intake
• inability to recognize cues for elimination, leading to incontinence