NR 224 Week 5 Supplemental Assignment; Urinary Elimination.

Course: NR 224 Fundamentals - Skills Institution: Chamberlain University Students Contributor: Jessica Chastain Format: DOCX/PPTX Pages: 11

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Urinary Elimination Normal urine should appear to be a pale straw color that is transparent and free from odor. Darker-colored urine suggests dehydration, potential blood in the urine, possible liver disease, or medication interaction. Urine that is turbid or cloudy suggests infection or possibly renal calculi. Which factors can affect urinary elimination? Hydration status Pelvic muscle tone Body position Age Renal calculi Medications Urgency: An immediate desire to void Polyuria: Voiding excessive amounts of urine Dysuria: Pain or discomfort with voiding Oliguria: Diminished amounts of urine

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