Fundamentals of Nursing Skills and Concepts Chapter 30

Describes nursing skills for assessing and maintaining urinary elimination.

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Urine
Fluid within the bladder.
Urinary elimination
The process of releasing excess fluid and metabolic wastes.
Voided Specimen
A sample of fresh urine collected in a clean container.
Clean-Catch Specimen
A voided sample of urine considered sterile and is sometimes called a midstream specimen because of how it is collected.
24-Hour Specimen
Collection of all urine produced in a full 24-hour period.
Hematuria
Urine containing blood
Pyuria
Urine containing pus
Proteinuria
Urine containing plasma proteins
Albuminuria
Urine containing albumin, a plasma protein.
Glycosuria
Urine containing glucose.
Ketonuria
Urine containing Ketones.
Anuria
Means absence of urine or a volume of 100mL or less in 24 hours.
Urinary Retention
The Pt. produces urine but does not release it from the bladder.
Oliguria
Urine output less than 400 mL per 24 hours, indicates inadequate elimination of urine.
Residual Urine
More than 50 mL of urine that remains in the bladder after voiding.