Urinary Catheters
The nurse should check the catheter for this in the tubing. These obstructions can affect the flow of urine causing pooling that could backflow into the bladder.
kinking or twisting or dependent loops
This is a type of incontinent urinary diversion where the client’s ureters are attached to a section of the client's small intestine where urine is passed through a stoma and into a pouch.
Ileal conduit
Acute glomerulonephritis is related to this type of infection.
streptococcal infection
This instruction is given to patients regarding toileting hygiene practices to prevent UTIs.
wipe front to back
A patient with dehydration is expected to have this color of urine.
dark
This technique should be followed by the nurse when inserting a urinary catheter.
sterile
An elderly patient with dementia is experiencing frequent episodes of urinary incontinence determined to have no medical cause. This intervention should be initiated by the nurse to help manage the urinary incontinence.
Bladder training by assisting the client to the bathroom every 2 hours
The use of this type of medication is anticipated for a patient with acute glomerulonephritis.
antibiotics including penicillin and erythromycin.
Patients with this disease process are at higher risk for UTIs due to the increased amount of glucose present in the urine.
diabetes mellitus
This is the first action a nurse should take after a needlestick with a used needle.
Wash the puncture site thoroughly with soap and water immediately.
An indwelling urinary catheter drainage bag must be positioned here to prevent UTIs and promote proper drainage.
Below the level of the bladder and on an immovable part of chair/bed.
Constant leakage of small amounts of urine and a bladder that is distended and palpable is associated with this type of urinary incontinence.
Overflow
Most renal calculi begin forming in this area of the renal medulla.
Renal papilla. Most renal calculi begin as plaques in the interstitial tissue of the renal papilla.
These are interventions expected for a patient with urolithiasis.
moist heat for flank pain; encourage 3L fluid/day; encourage ambulation
When providing care to a patient with active or suspected Tuberculosis, this PPE must be worn.
N95 respirator mask
A nurse is caring for a client who has an indwelling urinary catheter and notes blood-tinged urine in the catheter bag. The nurse recognizes that this finding can be a manifestation of this urinary alteration.
bladder infection
A nurse is caring for a client who is two days postoperative following creation of an ileal conduit. Finding this in the drainage appliance is an unexpected finding.
Feces should not be draining from the conduit.
The recurrence of urinary tract infections (UTI) is a risk factor for this infection that affects one or both kidneys when bacteria travel from the bladder up to the kidneys.
pyelonephritis
Oliguria is used to describe this urine output range.
between 100 mL and 400 mL of urine in 24 hr.
Epoetin alfa is an ESA that is commonly used to treat this in clients with CKD by stimulating the production of red blood cells.
anemia
Urinary catheters require medical necessity. These are acceptable reasons to place a urinary catheter.
Relief of urinary retention; bladder distention, management of urinary elimination for clients who have spinal cord injuries, prevention of urethral obstruction from blood clots following genitourinary surgery, Measurement of residual urine after urination, preventing irritation of wounds and rashes from urine
Female genitalia is an increased risk for UTIs compared to male genitalia because of this.
shorter urethra in females
A patient with cystitis should avoid this ingredient commonly found in beverages and/or foods to reduce bladder irritation.
Caffeine and carbonation
Clients who are 65 years and older, have impaired cardiac or kidney function, are receiving diuretic medications, have SIADH, or have nephrotic syndrome are at elevated risk for this imbalance.
Fluid volume overload or excess (FVO or FVE)
Ulcerative colitis can often lead to anemia because of this common symptom
frequent bloody stools or diarrhea