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Functions of the Renal System
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Excretion of waste (urine)
REGULATES: Electrolytes, Acid/Base, RBC production, Calcium/Phosphorus BP control Synthesis of Vitamin D Activates Growth Hormone |
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Age Related Changes
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DECREASED: kidney size, GFR, ability to concentrate urine, bladder capacity, total body water.
Loss of corticol tissue results in: decreased blood flow, flitering, excretion, tubule length, nephrons, pH balance in kidneys. |
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Types of Incontinence
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1. Stress
2. Urge 3. Reflex 4. Overflow 5. Functional 6. Mixed |
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Risk Factors for Incontinence
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Age
Gender (Inc. in Females) Vaginal deliveries/ Epesiotomy Pelvic muscle weakness Immobility Diabetes (Inc. thirst) Stroke Meds (diuretic/sedative/hypnotic) Incompetent Urethra |
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Incontinence Tx
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Kegals
Voiding diary Bladder training Lose weight Meds (DITRIPAN/BENTYL/BENTYCARE/ESTROGEN/PAMELOR) Surgery |
