URINARY ELIMINATION: ANATOMY, FACTORS, AND NURSING
CARE|QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026
What is urinary elimination? A precise system of filtration, reabsorption, and excretion
that helps maintain fluid and electrolyte balance while excreting water-soluble wastes.
What are the major functions of the kidneys in urinary elimination? Filtration and
elimination of waste.
How much urine do most adults produce daily? 1,000-2,000 mL.
What factors affect urinary elimination in older adults? Fewer nephrons, decreased
bladder capacity, incomplete emptying leading to residual urine, chronic illnesses, and mobility
limitations.
How does pregnancy affect urinary elimination? The fetus compresses the bladder,
decreasing capacity, and there is a 30-50% increase in circulatory volume and renal workload.
What dietary factors influence urinary elimination? High sodium intake decreases
urination, while caffeine and alcohol increase urination.
How does immobility affect urinary elimination? It can lead to difficulty getting to the
bathroom, increasing incontinence.
What psychosocial factors can interfere with voiding? Anxiety, stress, and lack of privacy.
How do painful urinary conditions affect urination? They suppress the urge to urinate.
CARE|QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026
What is urinary elimination? A precise system of filtration, reabsorption, and excretion
that helps maintain fluid and electrolyte balance while excreting water-soluble wastes.
What are the major functions of the kidneys in urinary elimination? Filtration and
elimination of waste.
How much urine do most adults produce daily? 1,000-2,000 mL.
What factors affect urinary elimination in older adults? Fewer nephrons, decreased
bladder capacity, incomplete emptying leading to residual urine, chronic illnesses, and mobility
limitations.
How does pregnancy affect urinary elimination? The fetus compresses the bladder,
decreasing capacity, and there is a 30-50% increase in circulatory volume and renal workload.
What dietary factors influence urinary elimination? High sodium intake decreases
urination, while caffeine and alcohol increase urination.
How does immobility affect urinary elimination? It can lead to difficulty getting to the
bathroom, increasing incontinence.
What psychosocial factors can interfere with voiding? Anxiety, stress, and lack of privacy.
How do painful urinary conditions affect urination? They suppress the urge to urinate.
