Question

8)    Renal Nursing
List 2 (two) examples for the problems

Question

8.1)     Alterations in the urinary elimination pattern

8.2)     Reasons for increased glucose in urine

8.3)     Investigations related to urinary system

8.4)     Infectious disorders of the urinary system

8.5)     Categories of incontinence

8.6)     Reasons for catheterisation

8.7)     Types of dialysis

8.8)     Parts of the urinary system

8.9)     Purposes / indication for bladder irrigation

8.10)     Diseases causing proteinuria

Answer 1

8.1 * Urinary retention: Inability of the bladder to empty the urine

* Urinary incontinence: Inability to control urine

8.2 * Impaired tubular reabsorption

* Elevated blood glucose levels

8.3 *Urine culture and sensitivity : To determine microorganisms in urine

*24-hour urine analysis: To test creatine, total protein, urea etc.

8.4 * Bacteriuria : presence of bacteria in urine

*Urethritis : Inflammation of urethra