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Summary Nursing Fundamentals – Elimination (Urinary & Bowel) Complete Illustrated Study Guide (Assessment, Disorders, Ostomies, I&O, Incontinence)

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Complete 5-page illustrated Elimination Study Guide for Nursing Fundamentals / NUR 3130 / Health Assessment. Covers both urinary and bowel elimination with visual diagrams. Includes: Urinary: -Key terms (anuria, oliguria, polyuria, dysuria, urgency, retention) -Normal assessment findings -Kidney function (GFR, BUN, Cr) -Medication effects on urine (diuretics, cholinergics, anticoagulants, antidepressants) -Psychosocial & developmental factors -Pathologic conditions -Physical assessment -Incontinence types (stress, urge, overflow, functional, reflex, total) -I&O tracking -Catheters & CAUTI prevention -Urine specimens -Bowel: -Peristalsis -Stool patterns -Diet & fluid factors -Medications affecting bowel function -Constipation, impaction, diarrhea, flatulence -Ostomies: -Ileal conduit -Continent urostomy -Ileostomy vs colostomy -Stoma care -Patient education- Perfect for exams, skills check-off, and quick visual review. Aesthetic and easy to understand.

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URINARY

ELIMINATION
Process of emptying the bladder
Aka: urination, micturition, voiding


NORMAL
ASSESSMENT
Clear, pale yellow urine
Odor mild
pH 4.6–8.2



NORMAL KIDNEY
GFR 120–130 mL/min
GFR <60 = renal failure

, FACTORS AFFECTING


MICTURITION
DEVELOPMENTAL
Infants: no control
Age 2–3: toilet training
Older adult: nocturia, retention

stasis, tone

FLUID & FOOD
Hydration increases output
PATHOLOGIC Alcohol = diuretic
CONDITIONS Salt = retains water

UTI PSYCHOLOGICAL
Polycystic kidney disease Stress inhibits or increases voiding
Stones Privacy matters
Diabetes
Gout ACTIVITY/MUSCLE
Lupus
Hypertension Immobility tone↓
Exercise improves voiding
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