N205 Fundamentals Exam 3 Hondros with Complete Solutions

N205 Fundamentals Exam 3 Hondros with Complete Solutions micturition another term for urination Defecation elimination of feces Urinary incontinence (UI) inability to control urination Urinary retention abnormal accumulation of urine in the bladder because of an inability to urinate If incontinence is related to a memory problem Initiate a toileting program for the patient Increased risk of urinary alterations Rheumatoid arthritis, traumatic brain injury, Lasix, kidney stones Urine cultures (UCx) Definitive measure of urinary track infection If no output in Foley catheter what does a nurse do first? Check for occlusion Ways to prevent constipation Walking, exercising, eating beans, drinking prune juice, 2 to 3 L of water base fluids per day With emesis there is a concern for what? Low potassium level and dehydration What are some ways to help prevent dehydration? Drink 2 to 3 L of water base fluids a day, Drink water between meals, avoid alcohol and caffeine What can a UAP not be delegated UAPs cannot administer medication, educate patients, assessed patients, teach patients, remove disconnect or reapply appliances to patients Stress incontinence state in which the person experiences a loss of urine of less than 50 mL that occurs with increased abdominal pressure and activities Stress incontinence treatment Exercises to strengthen pelvic floor muscles (Kegel exercises) Urge incontinence involuntary leakage of urine with a sudden, strong desire to urinate. Cannot get to BR in time Urge incontinence treatment -Bladder retraining -Habit training