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polyuria-selected associated factors
ingestion of fluids containing caffeine or alcohol
prescribed diuretic
presence of thirst, dehydration, and weight loss
history of diabetes,chronic nephritis
oliguria, anuria
decrease in fluid intake
signs of dehydration
presence of hypotension, shock or heart failure
history of kidney disease
signs of renal failure such as elevated blood ura nitrogen (BUN) and serum creatinine, edema and hypertension
frequency or nocturia
pregnancy
increase in fluid intake
uti
urgency (urinary)
presence of psychological stress
uti
irritation of the trigone and the ureathra
dysuria
urinary tract inflammation, infection or injury
hesitancy, hemturia, pyuria, and frequency,stricture of the ureathra
enureseis
family history of enuresis
difficult access to toilet facilities
home stresses
incontinence
bladder inflammation, cva, spinal cord injury or other disease
difficulties in independent toileting(mobility impairment)
leakage when coughing, laughing or sneezing
cognitive impairment
rentention
distended bladder on palpation and percussion
associated signs, pubic discomfort, restlessness, frequency and small urine volume, recent ansethesia, recent perineal sugery, presence of perineal swelling, medication prescribed, lack of privacy prostatic hypertrophy, history of indwelling catheter
residual urine
normally 50-100 ml
manual pressure on the bladder
crede's manuever
bladder trianing
requires the client to postpone voiding, larger volumes and longer interval between voiding. every 2 -3 hours. inhibit the urge to void sensation. deepbeather.
normal urine
1200-1500 mls
straw/amber
faint odor
no microbes
ph 4.5-8
sp. gravity 1.010-1.025
no glucose
no ketones no blood
diagnostics
bun 7-18
creatinin norms male 0.6-1.2
females 0.5-1.1
diagnosing
impaired urinary elimination
reflex urinary incontinence
stress urinary incontinence
totla urinary incontinence
urge urinary incontinence
urinary retention
radiology prcedures
kub-xray, kidney, ureters and bladders
ivp-intravenous pylography
retrograde pyelography contrast medium is injected directly in the kidney pelvis via urethra, bladder and ureters
nerogenic bladder
impaired neurologic function, does not percieve bladder fullness, unable to control urinary sphicters.
bladder may become flaccid
distended
spastic-with frequent involuntary urination
drugs that work on autonomic nervous system that can cause retention
antihistamine preparation
antidepressant and antipsychotic, antiparkinsonism drugs, beta blocker, opiods, diurectics
common causes of urinary retention
bladder over distended. prostatic hypertrophy, surgery, medications, history of indwelling catheter
high risk for incontinence
uti, surgery, trauma, sexually transmitted diseases, multiple vaginal births, muscoloskeletal disorder, endocrine disorder, neurological disorders
physical assessment
palpation and percussion of the bladder, examine the urethral meatus, swelling, discharge, inflammation, asess skin and presence of edema.
assess for skin irritation if incontinent, maceration, contact dermatits, eroded skin, candidiasis
ketones
normally not found in urine, product of fatty acids, evaluate ketoacidosis
functional incontinence
inability of ususally incontinent person to reach toilet in time
over flow urinary incontinence
involuntary loss of urine associated with over-distention of bladder
reflex incontinence
involuntary loss of urine at predictable intervals when a specific bladder volume is reached
stress incontinence
occurs when there is interabdominal pressure
urge incontinence
involuntary passage of occuring after a strong sense of urge to void
individuals desire to learn and act on the learning
compliance
behaviorist theory nursing
provide sufficient practice time, provide opportunities for to solve problems by trial and error
Select training strategies that avoid distractive information, praise the learner for correct behavior and provide positive feedback at intervals throughout the learning experience
provide role models of desired behavior
behaviorist
thorndike, pavlov, skinner and Bandura
cognitive theorist
Piaget, lewin and bloom
cognitive learning theory
enviroment conducive to learning
positive teacher learner relationship
multi sensory teaching
individual learning styles-adapted to developmental level
individual readiness-social, emotional
blooms domains of learning
cognitve (knowing comprehending and applying)-Problems: dementia-ability to understand
affective domain (feeling , emotions, attitudes, interest)
Problems: appalled, fear-ask them to share feelings.
Psychomoto domainte
nursing cognitism
provide a social emotional and physical enviroment conducive to learning.
encourage a positive teacher-learner relationship
select multisensory teaching stategies
recognize personal characteristics how cues are perceived
assess a person's developmental and readiness
select behavioral objectives and teaching strategies that encompass the cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains of learning
objectives should be developed by the
patient and the nurse
the most effective teaching sessions ar
15-30 minutes in length
begin teaching hospital patient as
soon as patient is able and ready
guidelines for teaching
environment is comfortable free of interuptions.
get patient up in chair is possible, use aids that stimulate all senses.
consider sensory deficits and adjust plan
assesing teaching
age, patients perceiption of their health problems and concerns, health beliefs and practices, cultural factors, economic, learning style and patients support system.
transcultural learning
materials in pts langauge, use visual aids, allow more time for questions, use humor very cautiously, do not use slang works. indentify cultural health practices/beliefs
average adult in the U.S can't read above
the 8th grade level
examples of documentation
patient demostrates wound cleansing and bandaging by ____________ date
caregiver turns pt. demonstating 30 degree lateral tilt position, explains reason for every two hour turning by discharge.
pt. performs sq insulin injection by _______ date
developing teaching plan
involve pt. in forming plan, identify pt.s priorities, rank pts. learning needs
humanism theory nursing
covey empathy in the nurse client relationship
ecourage learner to est. goals and promote self directed learning.
encourage acitve learning by serving as a facilitator, mentor or resource for the learner
use active learning strategies to assist the clients adoption of new behavior.
expose the learning to new relevant information and ask apropriate questions to encourage the learner to seek answers
excitement phase
both:flush, chest,nipple erection, muscle tension increases
male:erection,glans increase, few drops lubricant,
females: erection clitoris, labia increase size, inner 2/3 of vagina widens, breasts
orgasmic
resp. increase 40, involuntary spasms, contract anal sphicter, peak rate 180,
resolution
vasoconstriction, refractory period
sex bp
systolic 30-80 above normal, dystolic 20-50 above normal
heart disease and sexual assessment
axious, may restrict, fear m.i., need for education re. sexual activity
diabetes millitus and sex
men with long term e.d
women orgasmic disfunction, loss of vaginal lubrication, painful intercourse
vascular disease, increased yeast infection, maintain diet control
chronic pain
decrease sexual motivation, altered positions may be necessary, alternate ways to express sexual stimulation
meds that effect sexuality
cigarettes, alcohol, alpha blocker, antiaxiety agents, anticonvulsant, antidepressants, antihistamine, antihypertensive, lsd, antipsychotic, barbiturates, beta blockers, cardiotonic, cocaine, diuretic, marijuana, narcotics
viagra
sildenafil-lasts up to 4 hours
levitra
vardanfil lasts up to four hours
cialis
tadalafil lasts up to 36 hours
priapism
usually very painful, not associated with sexual desire, usually caused by underlying disease, or meds. sickle cell, leukemia, multiple myeloma, anti-depressants and penile injections
grieving order
not everyone goes through alll these stages.
it does not necessarily have to be experienced in a neat, sequential order
G.L. Engel's
shock and disbelief(refuses to accept loss), developing awareness(reality begans to set in, anger might transpire), restitution (conducts ritual of mourning), resoving the loss(attempts to deal with void), idealization( devoid undesirable features) and outcome
sanders
shock (confusion, unreality)
awareness of loss(resume activities, full significance of loss)
conservation/withdrawal(need to be alone, replinish energy, physical and emotional)
healing the turning point(learning to live more independently)
renewal (new self awareness)
difference between grief and depression
grief emotional rollercoaster, good days and bad days
depression-emptiness and dispair are constant
who definition of death
heart-lung death
or no response to external stimuli
flat encephlogram for 24 hours
no breathing no reflexes
death developmental infant-5
doesnt understand concept of death, inactivity as attribute of death, temporary departure, sleep
death devel. 5-9
understands death is final, believes own death can be avoided,
9-12 death development
understands death as an envitable end to llife. begins to understand own moratlity as expressed as interest in afterlife or fear of death
12-18 death development
fears a lingering death, fatasize that death can be defied through reckless behavior.
death develpment 18-45
religion and culture influence
death develpment 65+
fears prolonged illness, encounters death
physiological needs of a dying person
airway clearance
fowler's position-conscious client
throat suction
lateral position
nasal oxygen for hypoxic clients
anticholinergic medication
physilogical needs of a dying person
air-hunger
open windows
morophine may be indicated
physiological needs of a dying person
bathing/hygien
frequent baths and linen changes if diaphoretic
mouth care as needed for dry mouth
liberal use of moisturizing creams for dry skin
moisture barrier skin preps for unconscious clients
physiological needs of a dying person
nausea
antimetics or small amount of alchoholic beverages
to stimulate appetite
encourage liquid food as tolerated
physiological needs of a dying person
urinary bowel
skin care, bed pan, urinal, call light, absorbent pads, catheritzation
physiological needs of a dying person
sensory/perceptual changes
find preference light or dark room, hearing is not diminished speak clearly, touch is diminished but client will feel pressure, implement pain management protocol if indicated
autopsy discourage in
eastern orthodox religions,m muslims, jehovah witness, orthodox jews
organ donors prohibited by
jehovahs witness, muslims
buddhists organ donation
an act of mercy
crematin discouraged in
mormon, eastern orthodox, islamic, roman catholic
prolongation of life discourage in
christian science, jewish with irriversible brain damage, buddhist
assessing end of life care spouse/partner/so
have you ever been close to someone who was dying before
what have you been told about what may happen?
Do you have questions?
how would you like to say goodbye?
how are you taking care of yourself during these times?
whom can you turn to for help?
Is there anyone you would like us to contact now or when the death occurs?
signs of approaching death
less interest in eating or drinking
urinary output may decrease in amount and frequency
patient will sleep more and begin to detach
mental confusion may become apparent
vision and hearing may become impaired
secretions may collect in the back of the throat and rattle or gurgle
breathing may become irregular with periods of apnea
o2 to the brain decreases, the may become restless
pt. may feel hot one moment and cold the next
loss of bladder and bowel control may occur around the time of death
as people approach death, may report seeing gardens or libraries, family or friends.
advanced directives
aspect of care they wish to recieve if they become unable to make or communicate their preference. nurses need to assess if the family has an accurate understanding of life sustaining measures.
they can always change their mind.
autopsy
examinatin of the body. performed only in certain cases. consent. spouse, children, parents or siblings
cert.of death
performed by pcp, a coroner, or nurse.by law must be made out when person dies
inquest
legal inquiry into cause or manner of death. if it is a result of an accident for exmple, inquest is held to determine any blame. conducted under the jurisdiction of the coronor or medical examiner.
organ donation
ppl 18 years or older may make a figt of all or any part of their own bodies for eduction, research, advancement of medical,"", science, therapy or transplant. nurse may be witness.
constipation s/s
abdominal pains, cramp, distention, nausea, vomiting, decreased apetite and headache.
causes of constipation
poor diet, imaginary constipation, insufficient activity or immobility, poor bowel habits, laxative or enema abuse, travel, hormonal (thyroid) disturbances, hemorrhoikds, disease, loss of body salts, mechanical (stool hardening)compression, nerve damage, medications
constipation planning
maintain or restore normal bowel elimination pattern, regain soft form stool consistancy, identify usual patterns of bowel elimination, identify factors that alter bowel function, walk for at least 20 minutes.
constipation intervention
teach pt. what the normal frequency of bowel elimination would be for them.
assist pt, indetermining what dietary and lifestyle improvement may lessen chances for constipation
occult blood in urine
infection, trauma, kidney disease, stones, tumors eroding the urinary tract or bladder
wbcs in urine
can be a contaminate of the urine sample
kidney disease or an infection of urinary system.
assessment urine
normal voiding pattern, frequency, appearance of urine, presence of urinary diversion, factors influencing elimination patern.
measuring urinary output normal rate
60cc or 1500 cc /day
uo <30 may indicate low blood volume or kidney malfunction