N205 Fundamentals Exam With accurate verified solutions and graded A+

micturition - ANSanother term for urination Defecation - ANSelimination of feces Urinary incontinence (UI) - ANSinability to control urination Urinary retention - ANSabnormal accumulation of urine in the bladder because of an inability to urinate If incontinence is related to a memory problem - ANSInitiate a toileting program for the patient Increased risk of urinary alterations - ANSRheumatoid arthritis, traumatic brain injury, Lasix, kidney stones Urine cultures (UCx) - ANSDefinitive measure of urinary track infection If no output in Foley catheter what does a nurse do first? - ANSCheck for occlusion Ways to prevent constipation - ANSWalking, exercising, eating beans, drinking prune juice, 2 to 3 L of water base fluids per day With emesis there is a concern for what? - ANSLow potassium level and dehydration What are some ways to help prevent dehydration? - ANSDrink 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 - ANSUAPs cannot administer medication, educate patients, assessed patients, teach patients, remove disconnect or reapply appliances to patients Stress incontinence - ANSstate 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 - ANSExercises to strengthen pelvic floor muscles (Kegel exercises) Urge incontinence - ANSinvoluntary leakage of urine with a sudden, strong desire to urinate.