week 3 Flashcards
enuresis
discrete episodes of urinnary incontinence
polyuria
large amounts of urine in kidneys
polydipsia
excessive thirst and fluid intake
oliguria
low urine output
anuria
lack of urine production
nocturia,
voiding during the night can be indicative of several heart problems
dysuria
painful or difficult peeing
neurogenic bldder
does not percieve bladder fullness and is unable to control sphincters
normally kidneys make
1500 ml per day
output less than 30ml hr may indicate
decreased blood flow to the kidneys and should be reported
h 4.8- 8
ph average of 6-7
ketones
uncontrolled diabetes, starvation,
clean voided urine specimen
a clean voided specimen is usually adequate for routine examination
clean-catch
when a urine culture is ordered to identify microorganisms causing UTI S.
protein
if the glomerular membrane has been damage