Chapter 34: Urinary Elimination; Common Symptoms of Urinary Alterations Flashcards Preview

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Flashcards in Chapter 34: Urinary Elimination; Common Symptoms of Urinary Alterations Deck (10)
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1
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Urgency

A

An immediate and strong desire to void that is not easily deferred

2
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Dysuria

A

Pain or discomfort associated with voiding

3
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Frequency

A

Voiding more than 8 times during waking hours and/or at decreased intervals such as less than every 2 hours

4
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Hesitancy

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Delay in the start of the urinary stream when voiding

5
Q

Polyuria

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Voiding excessive amounts of urine

6
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Oliguria

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Diminished urinary output in relation to fluid intake

7
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Nocturia

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Awakened from sleep by the urge to void

8
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Dribbling

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Leakage of small amounts of urine despite voluntary control of micturition

9
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Hematuria

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Presence of blood in urine

  • Gross- easily seen
  • Microscopic- blood not visualized but in urinalysis
10
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Retention

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Acute- suddenly unable to void when bladder is adequately full or overfull
Chronic- bladder does not empty completely during voiding, and urine retained in bladder

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