Problems of Elimination
Steps to Toileting
Bladder Fullness
Constipation
Other Problems
100
Not being able to find the bathroom
What is disorientation/confusion
100
Wiping
What is step 8
100
leaving the light on in the bathroom
What is locating bathroom easier
100
accurate recording of elimination
What is keeping track of BM's
100
using a wheelchair accessible bathroom
What is working with the opposite gender with a MCI
200
Unable to take clothing off
What is physical limitations/poor planning
200
sitting on the toilet
What is step 5
200
grabbing at groin/ belt
What is cues of bladder fullness
200
high fibre diet (Bran)
What is elimination promotion
200
safety bars, removal of rugs in bathroom area
What is safety measures
300
difficulties in using the toilet itself
What is reduced mobility/balance
300
putting paper in toilet
What is step 11
300
what is leaving the commode by the bed
What is making toilet easy to find
300
defecating in the first hour after breakfast
What is observing for regular patterns
300
changing clothes when wet or soiled
What is preventing UTI's and negligence
400
Missing the toilet, peeing in a potted plant or garbage
What is perceptual/visual difficulties
400
recognizing the urge to go
What is step 1
400
trying to toilet before and after meals
What is keeping a bladder routine
400
regular exercise
What is elimination regulation
400
smearing feces around, removing colostomy bags, placing used toilet paper in strange places
What is a high level of mental impairment
500
bladder is full, or bowel needs to be emptied
What is inability to recognize fullness
500
turning on the tap and adjusting the temp
What is step 13
500
resistance when the person can't recognize the toilet
What is agnosia
500
Drinking 2L of fluid daily
What is encouraging elimination
500
padded seats,
What is accommodating needs of comfort
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