Concept of Elimination
The two other terms for voiding
What is Micturition & Urination?
The balance of fluids and electrolytes that promotes the body's functions
What is homeostasis?
The most common visible symptom of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) in the legs
What is varicose veins?
Disruption or damage to the skin layer(s)
What is Impaired Skin Integrity
The most common cause of Pneumonia
What is the Flu?
The involuntary urination known as "wetting"
What is Enuresis?
Organ that primarily regulates potassium levels in the body
What is the Kidney?
Condition characterized by narrowing of the arteries, often caused by plaque buildup
What is Peripheral Arterial Disease?
An alteration in tissue integrity causing redness, warmth, swelling, and pain usually in response to infection, irritation, or injury
What is Inflammation?
The most important action by a nurse to prevent HAIs
What is washing hands?
Non-pharmacologic intervention of a intermittent or indwelling catheterization
What is Urinary Retention Intervention?
Occurs due to a potassium level below 3.5 mEq/L and may cause muscle weakness and cramps
What is Hypokalemia?
The primary lifestyle factor contributing to high cholesterol levels
What is a diet high in saturated and trans fats?
Localized damage to the skin and underlying tissue due to immobility, especially over bony prominences
What is a Pressure Injury (PI)?
Infections associated with the delivery of healthcare services in a facility
What is Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs)?
Three pharmacologic interventions for constipation
What is laxatives, stool softeners, & enemas?
Has symptoms of fever, restlessness, increased fluid retention and blood pressure, edema, dry mouth, and decreased urinary output
What is Hypernatremia?
The type of cholesterol often referred to as "good cholesterol"
What is high-density lipoprotein (HDL)?
The partial or total rupture of a sutured wound
What is Dehiscence?
A highly contagious, viral respiratory disease that utilizes standard and droplet precautions
What is Influenza?
The difference between Bowel Incontinence and Bowel Obstruction
What is the inability to voluntarily control the passing and inability of movement from contents through the bowel?
Condition often resulting from excess fluid intake and can cause edema and heart failure
What is Hypervolemia or Fluid Overload?
Symptom of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) that might occur when exercising, characterized by pain or discomfort in the legs
What is Intermittent Claudication?
Part of the wound healing process where edges cannot or should not be approximated, has a longer repair time, & is susceptible to infection
What is Secondary Intention?
Term for a complication of an Upper Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) causing an infection in the kidneys
What is Pyelonephritis?