Elimination – Nursing 2026
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, What is urinary incontinence? the inability to control urination, resulting in the involuntary passage of urine
Stress incontinence Coughing, sneezing, laughing, or physical activity that increases pressure on the
bladder, resulting in urine leakage.
Urge incontinence A strong need or urge to urinate, but leaking occurs before the client gets to the
toilet.
Reflex incontinence urinary leakage as a result of nerve damage
Overflow incontinence Incomplete bladder emptying that results in the bladder overfilling when full, leading
to urine leakage.
Functional incontinence Physical inability to reach the toilet in time
Nocturnal enuresis bed-wetting during sleep
What are interventions for incontinence? Exercise therapy; kegels
weighted cones to strengthen floor muscles
Diet; weight reduction, avoid caffeine, alcohol
What is urinary retention? bladder does not completely empty with urination
What are nursing interventions for urinary retention? - find the source of the problem (prostate enlargement)
- surgery or physical therapy
What is constipation? infrequent bowel movements, often defined as fewer than three bowel movements
in a week
- hard, lumpy, and difficult to pass
What are interventions for constipation? high fiber diet, increase fluids, exercise, stool softeners, bowel training
What is diarrhea? frequent loose, watery stools throughout the day
What are findings with diarrhea that are life-threatening? fever of 102°F or higher, diarrhea lasting longer than 2 days or six or more bowel
movements a day, abdominal pain, or the presence of blood or black feces
What medications affect urine production? diuretics (thiazide, loop, and potassium- sparing)
| Urinary & Bowel
Elimination Study Guide,
Practice Questions &
Exam Review
| Complete Ethics Study
Guide
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales
Included
, What is urinary incontinence? the inability to control urination, resulting in the involuntary passage of urine
Stress incontinence Coughing, sneezing, laughing, or physical activity that increases pressure on the
bladder, resulting in urine leakage.
Urge incontinence A strong need or urge to urinate, but leaking occurs before the client gets to the
toilet.
Reflex incontinence urinary leakage as a result of nerve damage
Overflow incontinence Incomplete bladder emptying that results in the bladder overfilling when full, leading
to urine leakage.
Functional incontinence Physical inability to reach the toilet in time
Nocturnal enuresis bed-wetting during sleep
What are interventions for incontinence? Exercise therapy; kegels
weighted cones to strengthen floor muscles
Diet; weight reduction, avoid caffeine, alcohol
What is urinary retention? bladder does not completely empty with urination
What are nursing interventions for urinary retention? - find the source of the problem (prostate enlargement)
- surgery or physical therapy
What is constipation? infrequent bowel movements, often defined as fewer than three bowel movements
in a week
- hard, lumpy, and difficult to pass
What are interventions for constipation? high fiber diet, increase fluids, exercise, stool softeners, bowel training
What is diarrhea? frequent loose, watery stools throughout the day
What are findings with diarrhea that are life-threatening? fever of 102°F or higher, diarrhea lasting longer than 2 days or six or more bowel
movements a day, abdominal pain, or the presence of blood or black feces
What medications affect urine production? diuretics (thiazide, loop, and potassium- sparing)
