exam 2 Flashcards
(106 cards)
You need an intact _______ system and functioning organs in order to void
neurological
Spinal Cord Injury above the level of the_____ region can result in loss of voluntary control of urination
sacral
Avg. Volume per voiding:
200-500mL
Normal urine Output per 24 Hours:
1200 mL-1500 mL
: begins after discarding first specimen and ends with a final voiding at the end of the time period
Timed Urine Specimen
What are the 7 factors that influence urinary elimination?
- Developmental Factors
- Disease Conditions
- Muscle Tone
- Psychosocial Factors
- Fluid Balance
- Surgical and Diagnostic Procedures
- Medications
What information can you get from a urine analysis (U/A)?
5 things
- PH
- Protein
- Glucose
- Ketones
- Specific gravity
normal pH for urine
4.6-8.0
Specific gravity for urine
(1.0053-1.030),
Urine is collected after voiding is initiated (midstream) and before voiding is completed
Midstream urine specimen
This is required for tests of renal function and urine composition.
24-Hour Urine Specimen
The entire volume of urine from a 24-hour period is collected.
If urine is accidentally discarded or contaminated or the patient is incontinent, restart the time period.
24-Hour Urine Specimen
Inability to empty the bladder
Retention of urine in the bladder; condition frequently caused by a temporary loss of muscle function.
urinary retention
Involuntary loss of urine
Urinary incontinence
Surgical diversion of the drainage of urine such as a ureterostomy.
urinary diversion
Can be caused by obstruction of the urinary tract or by nerve problems
Urinary Retention
inability to void or voiding frequently in small amounts often with sense of incomplete emptying,
bladder distention & tenderness, pain
Urinary Retention
Urinary Retention Interventions: treat the problem, may need to ________ the client
catheterize
Affects 50% of men over age 60 and 90% of men over age 70
Common signs and symptoms: voiding in small amounts, frequency, urgency, hesitancy, weak stream
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy(BPH
They are the most common health-care associated infection in the United States
Urinary Tract Infections(UTIs)
infection where Common signs and symptoms: Urgency Burning on urination Fever Chills WBC’s in the urine sample
Urinary Tract Infections(UTIs)
Adequate fluid intake per day
(2000-2500mL)
6 ways to prevent UTI
Adequate fluid intake Frequent voiding upon urge Promote Complete Emptying-Double voiding Proper perineal care- Avoid using feminine hygiene products Acidify the urine
Sometimes the first sign of a bladder infection or UTI in the elderly is_____________
confusion