Elimination terms
what is dysuria
painful or burning sensation while urinating
what is Nocturia
waking up frequently at night to urinate
when using the incentive spirometer, how frequently should the patient use it?
5-10 times every 1-2 hours
one rule to tell patient regarding 24hr urine test?
throw out the first void
what are monosaccharides?
simple carbohydrates ex honey
What is Hematuria?
presence of blood in urine, visible or detectable only under a microscope
what is glycosuria
presence of glucose in the urine, often related to diabetes
administering edema for adults how many inches?
3- 4in
what are disaccharides?
simple carbohydrates ex table sugar
what is Anuria
complete absence of urine production
what is pyuria
white blood cells in the urine often indicating a UTI
administer edema for children how many inches?
2-3in
what are polysaccharides?
complex carbohydrates ex potatoes
what is oliguria
significantly reduced urine output
what is proteinuria
protein found in urine which can indicate kidney damage
what is polyuria
excessive urine production
what is incontinence
involuntary leakage of urine
often due to bladder muscles being weak