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Urinary Elimination
Urinary Elimination
Process of urination
CV system
Nervous system
Urine formation
Nephron
Glomerulus
Fluids and solutes move across endothelium of the capillaries into the
capsule
Bowmans Capsule
Loop of Henle
Ureters
Bladder
Process of Micturition
Stretch receptors transmit impulses to the spinal cord voiding reflex center
If appropriate, the conscious portion of the brain relaxes the external urethral
sphincter muscle
Developmental factors
Psychosocial factors
Medications
Muscle tone
Pathologic conditions
Polyuria
Oliguria, Anuria
Frequency or Nocturia
Urgency
Dysuria
Enuresis
Incontinence
Retention
Neurogenic Bladder
Nursing history
Hydration status
Examination of urine
Nursing History
Appearance of urine
Recent changes
Physical Assessment
Edema
Assessing Urine
Diagnostic Tests
Creatinine
Characteristics of Urine
Volume
Odor: aromatic
Sterility
pH: 4.5-8
Specific gravity:
Glucose
Ketone bodies
Blood
Urinary Retention
Low Self-esteem
Self-care Deficit
Deficient Knowledge
Desire Outcomes
Providing care for clients with indwelling urinary catheters and urinary
diversions
Avoid use of harsh soaps, bubble bath, powder, or sprays in the perineal area
Always wipe the perineal area from front to back following urination or
defecation (girls and women)
Take showers rather than baths if recurrent urinary infections are a problem
Perineal care
Note any changes in urine color, odor, or clarity (mucous shreds are
commonly seen in the urine of clients with an ileal diversion)