GI Elimination Flashcards
1
Q
define elimination
A
excretion of waste products from kidneys & intestines
2
Q
define defecation
A
process of elimination of waste
3
Q
define feces`
A
semisolid mass of fiber, undigested food, inorganic matter
4
Q
define incontinence
A
inability to control urine or feces
5
Q
define void
A
to urinate
6
Q
define micturate
A
to urinate
7
Q
define dysuria
A
painful or difficult urinations
8
Q
define hematuria
A
blood in urine
9
Q
define nocturia
A
frequent night urination
10
Q
define polyuria
A
large amounts of urine
11
Q
define urinary frequency
A
voiding @ frequent intervals
12
Q
define urinary urgency
A
the need to void @ once
13
Q
define proteinuria
A
presence of large protein in urine
14
Q
define hesitancy (urination)
A
difficultyt initiating urination
15
Q
define dribbling (urination)
A
leakage of urine despite voluntary control of urination
