Disorders of the Urinary System

Impaired Urinary Elimination (Urinary Incontinence & Urinary Retention) Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plans

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the nursing care plan and management for patients experiencing urinary elimination problems, including the assessment, diagnosis, goals, and interventions specific to urinary elimination and urinary retention.

Nursing Fundamentals and Skills

Urinary Catheterization

Urinary Catheterization is the introduction of a catheter through the urethra into the bladder for the purpose of withdrawing urine.

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Urinary Tract Infection

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are caused by pathogenic microorganisms in the urinary tract.

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Urolithiasis (Renal Calculi)

Urolithiasis refers to stones (calculi) in the urinary tract. Stones are formed in the urinary tract when the urinary concentration of substances such as calcium oxalate, calcium phosphate, and uric acid increases.

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Sickle Cell Anemia

Sickle cell anemia is a severe hemolytic anemia that results from inheritance of the sickle hemoglobin gene.

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Cushing’s Syndrome

Cushing's syndrome is a cluster of clinical abnormalities caused by excessive levels of adrenocortical hormones (particularly cortisol) or related corticosteroids and, to a lesser extent, androgens and aldosterone.

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Chronic Renal Failure

Chronic renal failure (CRF) is the end result of a gradual, progressive loss of kidney function.

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Acute Renal Failure

Acute renal failure (ARF) is a rapid loss of renal function due to damage to the kidneys.

Psychiatric Nursing

Amnestic Disorders

Amnestic disorder is a type of cognitive disorder characterized by significant memory impairment, affecting an individual's ability to learn new information or recall previously learned facts and experiences.

Psychiatric Nursing

Dementia

Dementia is a term used to describe a group of progressive neurological disorders that result in a decline in cognitive function and memory. It affects thinking, behavior, and the ability to perform daily activities.