Interventions
best position to urinate and defecate for women and men
what is squatting for women/ standing for men
Small volume loss of urine with coughing, laughing, and exercise
What is Stress Incontinence
Drainage bag needs be be emptied when...
What is when it is half full?
Type of laxative that irritates the intestinal mucosa, and can lead to dependence.
What is a Stimulant Laxative, eg, senna, or dulcolax
Three items on urinalysis that may indicate Urinary Tract Infection
What are, RBC, Bacteria, and WBC?
encourage patients to wait until the urine flow completely stops, and encourage to attempt a second void.
What is double voiding?
Loss of control of urine or feces related to deficits such as manual dexterity, and cognitive impairment
What is Functional Incontinence
monitor patient's voiding for _______ after indwelling catheter removal
What is for 24-48 hours?
Relax the smooth muscle of the prostatic urethra
What are tamsulosin and silodosin/ Alpha 1 blockers
Important screening for obese African American male, 50 years old, with diet high in red meat
What is GFOBT or Colonoscopy?
important screening for obese African American male, 50 years old, with diet high in red meat
Type of Urinary Incontinence most likely to happen in a older male patient with BPH
What is overflow incontinence
Potential sites for introduction of infections organisms into urinary drainage system. (5)
what are the emptying spout, full drainage bag, connection between drainage bag and tubing, port, and entrance to urethra.
The safest position to administer an enema, and safest solution to use
What is Lateral Sims, or on bedpan, Saline Solution
Urinalysis tests that indicate kidney damage
Nutritional Recommendations for a patient with urge incontinence r/t overactive bladder
What are avoid caffeine, artificial sweeteners, and alcohol.
Pathological condition that can cause incontinence
What are diabetes, MS, CVA, PD, SCI, BPH
Correct positioning of an indwelling catheter (4)
what is , below level of bladder, unkinked, secured to thigh, and on non moveable part of the bed?
Anesthesia and Analgesic Drugs may cause this for a few days postsurgically
What is urinary retention?
May cause localized trauma of the urethra, resulting in transient (1-2days) dysuria and hematuria
What is a cystoscopy?
Skin precautions to take when a patient has an ileostomy to prevent breakdown at the stoma site
What are cut the wafer to fit, and use stomahesive paste.
The amount of urine left in the bladder after voiding measured by ultrasound or catheterization
What is PVR?
Valid indications for short or long term catheter placement. (5)
What are need to accurately monitor output, perioperative or postoperative, obstruction,
neurogenic bladder
What is Kayexalate?
Assess for allergies to iodinated dyes and dehydration prior to this diagnostic test of the urinary system
What is an IVP Intravenous Pyelogram