Nursing 2230A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter week 12: Stress Incontinence, Metabolic Waste, Dired
9 Dec 2016
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Canadian fundamentals of nursing (5 th ed. , pp. Is the weight or degree of concentration of a substance compared with an equal amount of water. If questions arise about the accuracy of specific gravity, a urine osmolality test should be obtained, its more accurate because it measures the total number of particles in a solution. Sterile or clean voided sample of urine is required. Early morning specimens should be obtained when possible because bacteria counts are highest at this time. Common to patients with alterations in urine elimination include: disturbed body image, pain, self care deficit, toileting. Impaired urinary elimination: urinary incontinence (transient, urge, stress, mixed, functional, overflow, reflex, total, urinary retention. Urinary elimination is personal and intimate activity, you must establish a relationship with the patient that promotes open discussion. Health promotion and therapeutic interventions for patient. Carry out the independent and collaborative activities needed to assist the patient in achieving desired goals.
