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What is urinary retention? Inability to empty the bladder completely due to
obstruction, inflammation, neurological issues,
medications, anesthesia, or anxiety.
What percentage of older adults are Approximately 66% (2/3) of older adults.
affected by urinary incontinence?
What are some associated issues with Impaired skin integrity, obesity, urinary tract
urinary incontinence? infections (UTIs), reduced mobility, depression, and
increased caregiver burden.
What is a urostomy? A surgical procedure that creates an opening to
eliminate urine, bypassing the urethra and bladder.
What is the purpose of the Crede's To assist with bladder emptying by applying manual
maneuver? pressure on the bladder just under the umbilical area.
What are the common causes of stress Childbirth, postmenopausal changes, smoking, and
incontinence? obesity.
What characterizes urge A strong urge to urinate followed by uncontrolled
incontinence? leakage, often triggered by bladder irritants.
What is mixed incontinence? A combination of stress and urge incontinence.
What is overflow incontinence? Frequent urination due to a flaccid or enlarged
bladder caused by obstruction or neurological
conditions.
, What is functional incontinence? Inability to reach the toilet or communicate the need
to urinate due to environmental factors.
What is reflex incontinence? Incontinence caused by disorders affecting the
nervous impulses for voiding, leading to involuntary
bladder contractions.
What are some nursing interventions Monitor for bladder distension, measure post-void
for urinary retention? residual (PVR), and drain the bladder using straight
catheterization, indwelling catheters, or suprapubic
catheters.
What dietary recommendations are Clear liquid diet and BRAT foods (banana, rice,
made for managing diarrhea? applesauce, toast).
What is an ileostomy? A surgical procedure that creates an opening in the
abdominal wall to allow for the elimination of waste
from the small intestine.
What are the key assessments for Vital signs, cause of incontinence, urinalysis, urine
bowel elimination? culture, and stool studies.
What are some nursing interventions Ensure privacy, correct positioning, timing, adequate
for promoting normal bowel fluid intake, proper diet, and regular exercise.
elimination?
What is macular degeneration? A condition characterized by blind spots and slow
painful loss of vision, often associated with aging and
other risk factors.
What are the risk factors for impaired Advancing age, high blood pressure, high
sensory perception? cholesterol, obesity, smoking, and decreased zinc
blood levels.
What is the definition of presbyopia? Farsightedness due to loss of elasticity of the lens,
commonly occurring in adults over age 45.
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Terms in this set (115)
What is urinary retention? Inability to empty the bladder completely due to
obstruction, inflammation, neurological issues,
medications, anesthesia, or anxiety.
What percentage of older adults are Approximately 66% (2/3) of older adults.
affected by urinary incontinence?
What are some associated issues with Impaired skin integrity, obesity, urinary tract
urinary incontinence? infections (UTIs), reduced mobility, depression, and
increased caregiver burden.
What is a urostomy? A surgical procedure that creates an opening to
eliminate urine, bypassing the urethra and bladder.
What is the purpose of the Crede's To assist with bladder emptying by applying manual
maneuver? pressure on the bladder just under the umbilical area.
What are the common causes of stress Childbirth, postmenopausal changes, smoking, and
incontinence? obesity.
What characterizes urge A strong urge to urinate followed by uncontrolled
incontinence? leakage, often triggered by bladder irritants.
What is mixed incontinence? A combination of stress and urge incontinence.
What is overflow incontinence? Frequent urination due to a flaccid or enlarged
bladder caused by obstruction or neurological
conditions.
, What is functional incontinence? Inability to reach the toilet or communicate the need
to urinate due to environmental factors.
What is reflex incontinence? Incontinence caused by disorders affecting the
nervous impulses for voiding, leading to involuntary
bladder contractions.
What are some nursing interventions Monitor for bladder distension, measure post-void
for urinary retention? residual (PVR), and drain the bladder using straight
catheterization, indwelling catheters, or suprapubic
catheters.
What dietary recommendations are Clear liquid diet and BRAT foods (banana, rice,
made for managing diarrhea? applesauce, toast).
What is an ileostomy? A surgical procedure that creates an opening in the
abdominal wall to allow for the elimination of waste
from the small intestine.
What are the key assessments for Vital signs, cause of incontinence, urinalysis, urine
bowel elimination? culture, and stool studies.
What are some nursing interventions Ensure privacy, correct positioning, timing, adequate
for promoting normal bowel fluid intake, proper diet, and regular exercise.
elimination?
What is macular degeneration? A condition characterized by blind spots and slow
painful loss of vision, often associated with aging and
other risk factors.
What are the risk factors for impaired Advancing age, high blood pressure, high
sensory perception? cholesterol, obesity, smoking, and decreased zinc
blood levels.
What is the definition of presbyopia? Farsightedness due to loss of elasticity of the lens,
commonly occurring in adults over age 45.
