Nursing 2230A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Overflow Incontinence, Overactive Bladder, Intravenous Pyelogram
6 Jan 2018
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In p. a. potter, a. g. perry, j. c. ross-kerr, m. j. Common alterations in urine elimination: utis, urinary incontinence. Health history: pattern of urination, factors affecting urination. Physical assessment: skin and mucosal membranes, kidneys, bladder, female perineum, male perineum. Intake and output: characteristics or urine, urine testing. Nursing diagnosis: nursing diagnoses common to patients with alterations in urine elimination include the following, disturbed body image, pain; acute or chronic, self-care deficit, toileting. If multiple nursing diagnoses, you must be able to recognize the primary health problem: continuity of care, health promotion activities and therapeutic interventions, consult other members of the interdisciplinary care team. Implementation: action phase of the nursing process. Independent activities = teaching self-care activities to a patient. Talking about fluid balance when giving fluids with meds or breakfast: promoting regular micturition, stimulating micturition reflex, help pt relax and help the pt assume a normal position for voiding, maintaining elimination habits.
