NUR 1023 MODULE 3 AND MODULE 4
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
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Fundamentals of Biological Elimination
Concept: Physiological Elimination
The biological process of filtering and removing metabolic waste products
from the body. ✔️✔️
The absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream.
The mechanical breakdown of food in the stomach.
Concept: Bowel vs. Urinary Elimination
Bowel Elimination: The physiological act of defecation, or the expulsion of
fecal matter from the intestinal tract. ✔️✔️
Urinary Elimination: The renal and bladder process of discharging liquid
waste (urine) from the body. ✔️✔️
Concept: Continence vs. Retention
Continence: The functional ability to maintain voluntary and purposeful
control over the timing of bladder or bowel evacuation. ✔️✔️
Retention: The pathological or unintentional holding of waste within the
body, such as the inability to fully empty the bladder or move stool. ✔️✔️
Question: Which factors significantly increase a patient's risk for elimination
dysfunction?
Increased physical activity and high fiber intake.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100%
CORRECT!!!
Fundamentals of Biological Elimination
Concept: Physiological Elimination
The biological process of filtering and removing metabolic waste products
from the body. ✔️✔️
The absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream.
The mechanical breakdown of food in the stomach.
Concept: Bowel vs. Urinary Elimination
Bowel Elimination: The physiological act of defecation, or the expulsion of
fecal matter from the intestinal tract. ✔️✔️
Urinary Elimination: The renal and bladder process of discharging liquid
waste (urine) from the body. ✔️✔️
Concept: Continence vs. Retention
Continence: The functional ability to maintain voluntary and purposeful
control over the timing of bladder or bowel evacuation. ✔️✔️
Retention: The pathological or unintentional holding of waste within the
body, such as the inability to fully empty the bladder or move stool. ✔️✔️
Question: Which factors significantly increase a patient's risk for elimination
dysfunction?
Increased physical activity and high fiber intake.