Unit 9 (Elimination) Flashcards
The process in which waste products are removed from the body
elimination
Characteristics of normal feces
- formed
- brown
- passed every 1-3 days
Characteristics of normal urine
- clear
- pale yellow
- almost odorless
At the end of shift and emptying a urine bag of 50 cc
empty it + record it + and report to the charge nurse of amount (50cc)
Possible psychological concerns of incontinent resident
- embarrassment
- sadness
- social withdrawl
Whats the tube in which carries urine from the bladder out the body
urethra
When providing perineal - care to a incontinent resident
wash the perineal area from front to back
Safety concerns when providing care to a resident using a urinary catheter
- makes sure the catheter has no kinks
- drainage bag lower than the bladder
- carefully wash the tubing when providing perineal-care
Why does an aging individual have problems with their urinary and digestive systems
- their strength is decreased in having a bowel movement more difficult
- not drinking enough fluids
- the sensation of fullness in bowel and bladder decreased
A severe complication of constipation
impaction
The NA/R providing care after elimination is to
make sure all feces are remove from the residents skin
What does urgency mean
sudden urge to urinate
a resident on bowel and bladder program, your responsibility as an NA/R
- check the individual care plan
- record intake and output
- schedule voiding intervals
A surgical opening in the abdomen wall to carry feces out is called what
colostomy
Considerations when caring for a resident with a catheter
- maintain cleanliness according to the care plan
