NSE 12A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Tract Infection, Urinary Retention
21 Apr 2020
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Urinary problems: a patient"s urinary problems could be affected by: Physical problems such as difficulty voiding while in bed or lack of privacy. Poor hydration: medical problems such as prostate problems, medications, anxiety. Terminology related to urinary conditions: nocturia peeing during the night, haematuria blood in the urine. Incontinence cannot pee often: dysuria painful urination, retention holding back urine. Explain the purpose of kegels exercise tights the muscles around your bladder, your pelvic areas. Consider alterations in urinary function: patterns of urination, factors affecting urination. Physical assessment: skin & mucous membranes, kidneys, bladder, female & male perineum: assessment of urine: characteristics of urine color, odour, clarity. Common conditions of urinary incontinence: different types of urinary incontinence: transient, urge, stress, mixed, functional, overflow, reflex, and total incontinence, explain each and provide 1 nursing intervention. Your bladder can hold up to 800cc of urine. Stimulate micturition reflex: maintain elimination habits, maintain adequate fluid intake. Prevent infection: use of catheters and incontinence products.
