Genitourinary Flashcards
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- Can be inflamed or infected
flank pain in kidneys
bladder sits
low,
if high–distended/full with urine
palpating bladder
should be smooth, rounded
i. An accumulation of urine due to the inability of the bladder to empty
urinary retention
i. Involuntary leakage of urine
c. Urinary incontinence
i. Decreased urine output (dehydration, obstruction, etc)
a. Oliguria
i. More urine
b. Polyuria
i. Burning or pain with urination
c. Dysuria
i. Awaken at night to void
nocturne
blood in urine
hematuria
frequency
more than 8x a day-considered high
measuring output
i. Voiding patient
ii. Graduated cylinder
iii. Patient with indwelling catheter (Foley)
Intake
i. Average daily intake
ii. Physician’s order
iii. Nursing judgment
1. Your judgement too if you think they should be put on I & Os
iv. IVs, tubes (feeding)
Urine output can be done
hourly, daily (every shift 8hours)
Concerning findings for urine output
polyuria-high amount
oliguria-small amount
Normal urine output for adult
30 mL/hour
Initial stream flushes out microorganisms that accumulate at urethral meatus and prevents transfer into specimen
Midstream clean voided urine specimen
Normal urinalysis pH Proteins glucose Ketones Specific gravity
4.6-8.0 none or up to 8mg/100mL none none 1.0053-1.030
Microscopic examination RBC WBC Bacteria Casts Crystals
up to 2 0-4 per low power filed none none none
lab evaluates urine
asap within 2 hours
what void ensures uniform concentration?
first void specimen in morning
Routine UA
i. Clean-catch or midstream specimen
ii. From port on indwelling catheter
iii. 24 hr urine collection
Info to report about urine (7 things)
a. Cloudy
b. Pinkish or reddish tint
c. Complaints of burning on urination
d. Difficulty in urination
e. Feeling of pressure
f. Frequency
g. Strong odor
Caring to pt with indwelling foley catheter
perineal washing-daily & after bowel movements Fluid Bag below level of bladder, attach to frame of bed closed system assess urine