Nursing Care Considerations for Urinary and Bowel Elimination Quiz

Kidneys are the primary organs responsible for urine formation through filtration of blood.

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) regulates water reabsorption in the kidneys, controlling urine concentration.

Fever is a common symptom of urinary tract infection (UTI), often indicating an inflammatory response.

Urinary incontinence is characterized by the involuntary loss of urine, often due to weakened pelvic floor muscles.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common cause of urinary retention, often due to the enlargement of the prostate gland.

Fecal incontinence refers to the inability to control bowel movements, leading to involuntary leakage of feces.

Stress incontinence is characterized by leakage of urine during activities that increase abdominal pressure, such as coughing, sneezing, or laughing.

Prolonged constipation can lead to the formation of renal calculi (kidney stones) due to dehydration and altered mineral balance.

Colostomy is the surgical creation of an opening between the colon and the abdominal wall to divert fecal flow, often used to bypass a blockage or remove waste.

Cystectomy is the surgical removal of the urinary bladder, often performed to treat bladder cancer or severe urinary dysfunction.