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Definitions

100

The removal of waste material from the body.

Elimination

200

The state of being enlarged/swollen from internal pressure

Distention

300

the condition where the motor activity of the bowel is impaired, usually without the presence of a physical obstruction

paralytic ileus

Random

300

Interventions for urine

URINARY

 Obtain specimens

 Patient education

 Placement of catheters, urinary sheath, PureWick

 Prepare/Support patient with diagnostic procedures

 Help patients maintain regular voiding habits

 Promote fluid intake

 Prevention of incontinence

 Prevention of infection

 Prevent skin breakdown

 Strengthening muscle tone

 Assistive devices

 Medication education

400

What is the frequency of urination?

Minimum 30mL/hour of urine produced

500

Factors that affect geriatric patients in defecating. 

Delayed stomach emptying, decreased muscle tone, weakening of intestinal walls

Random

300

Documentation for feces

Color, Odor, Consistency, Shape, Volume, Constituents, Frequency

400

How does defecation differ in children?

Infant- no control of bowel

Toddler- 18-24 months voluntary control of elimination becomes possible 

School-age, Adolescent- Defecation patterns in quantity, frequency, and rhythmicity vary great

500

Risk factors for urinary incontinence.

Age, gender (female), obesity, menopause, trauma

Random

300

Documentation for urine

Color, Odor, Clarity, Any sediment, Volume, Ph, Frequency

400

Risk factors for urinary retention.

age, Gender (Male), Prostate enlargement, inflammation/infection, Pelvic organ prolapse, Pelvic mass, Pelvic trauma/surgery

500

Risk factors for fecal incontinence.

Advanced age, Diarrhea, Impaired mobility, impaired cognitive, debilitated state, Injury, chronic condition affecting rectal neuropathways

Random

200

Fecal interventions

Obtain specimens

 Patient education

 Prepare/support patient with diagnostic

procedures

 Promote and assist with regular bowel habits

 Promote fluid and high fiber intake

 Promote exercise and mobility

 Prevention of incontinence

 Prevention of infection

 Prevent skin breakdown

 Prevent and treat constipation

 Medication education

 Prevent and treat diarrhea

300

What is the scope of elimination?

Efficient elimination

Waste excretion

Impaired excretion

400

Physical assessment for elimination

Inspection: Skin integrity, Abdomen, Bladder, Stool, Urine, Auscultation of abdomen, palpation of the abdomen

500

Risk factors fecal retention.

Advanced age, Female, Pregnancy, Low-income, Poorly educated, Sedentary lifestyle, Dehydration, Chronic conditions