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Alterations in Elimination: GI Elimination Urinary Elimination
Alterations in Elimination: GI Elimination Urinary Elimination
Alterations in Elimination
Normal Position
Thigh Flexion
Constipation: complications of
Bowel obstruction Vagal Response Fecal impaction Hemorrhoids
Constipation: Treatment
Medications Fluid intake Diet Activity Prevention
Flatulence: Treatment
Decreased amt of swallowed air: Carbonated beverages Straws Gum Hard candies
Nursing Process
Factors Affecting Urinary Elimination Fluid/food intake Medications Muscle tone/immobility Pathologic conditions Surgical/diagnostic procedures
Common Urinary Elimination Problems Definition of normal: 30 ml/hour 45 ml in 5 hours 200 ml in 2 hours How much is normal for each voiding? What would be abnormal?
Urinary Incontinence
Total Stress Urge, Functional Reflex*** Urinary retention with overflow**