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what do parasympathetic nerves do in bowel elimination - stimulates movement
what do sympathetic nerves do in bowel elimination - inhibits movement
what are diagnostic tests for stool - stool sample, visual studies
what type of diet is encouraged - high fibre and adequate fluid intake
what are medications you can prescribe for bowel elimination - laxatives, stool softeners, iron,
constipating agents
what type of stool is optimal - type 4
what organs make up the urinary system - kidney, ureter, urinary bladder, urethra
What is micturition? - the detrusor muscle contracts, internal sphincter relaxes, abdominal wall
muscle contracts (slightly), diaphragm lowers and then micturition occurs (urination)
what is dysuria - difficult or painful urination
what is enuresis - involuntary urination
What is incontinence? - loss of bladder control
What is retention? - not passing urine and bladder distends
what is nocturia - increased frequency of urination at night
What is polyuria? - excessive urination