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Autonomic Bladder |
Pt's whose bladders are no longer controlled by the Brain because of injury or Disease also void by reflex only |
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Urinary Diversion |
Involves the surgical creation of an alternate route for excretion of urine |
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Anuria |
24- Hour urine output is less than 50 mL. S/s are complete Kidney Shutdown or Renal Failure |
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Oliguria |
Scanty or greatly diminished amount of urine voided in a given time. 24 hr urine output is less than 400 mL |
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Proteinurua |
Protein in the urine. Indications of Kidney Disease |
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Suppression |
Stoppage of urine production. Normally Adult Kidneys produce urine continuously at the rate of 60 to 120 mL/hr |
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Specific Gravity |
Normal Range is 1.015-1.025. Measure of the concentration of dissolved solids in the urine. Concentrated Urine - higher SG -Usually indicates Dehydration Diluted Urine -lower than normal SG -Usually indicates Overhydration |
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Normal pH of Urine |
Normal Range = 6.0
4.6 - 8.0
Urine becomes Alkaline on standing when CO2 diffuses into the air
High protein diet causes urine to become excessively acidic
Certain foods produce Alkaline urine i.e.: citrus fruits, dairy products, vegetables and legumes
Meats tend to produce Acidic urine |
