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    This document provides an overview of the urinary system, including its normal anatomy and function. It discusses the effects of aging on the urinary system and lists key data to collect when assessing patients with urinary disorders. The document also outlines nursing considerations for patients undergoing diagnostic tests of the urinary system, those with incontinence, and catheterized patients to prevent infection.

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    This document provides an overview of the urinary system, including its normal anatomy and function. It discusses the effects of aging on the urinary system and lists key data to collect when assessing patients with urinary disorders. The document also outlines nursing considerations for patients undergoing diagnostic tests of the urinary system, those with incontinence, and catheterized patients to prevent infection.

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    4068_Ch36_809-834 15/11/14 2:00 PM Page 810

    36 Urinary System
    Function, Assessment,
    and Therapeutic Measures
    KEY TERMS MAUREEN MCDONALD
    cystoscopy (sist-TAW-skuh-pee) AND JANICE L. BRADFORD
    dysuria (diss-YOO-ree-ah)
    hematuria (HEE-muh-TOOR-ee-ah)
    incontinence (inn-CON-tin-ense) LEARNING OUTCOMES
    nephrotoxic (NEF-row-TOCKS-sick)
    nocturia (knock-TOO-ree-ah) 1. Identify the normal anatomy of the urinary system.
    percutaneous (PURR-kyoo-TAY-nee-us) 2. Describe the normal function of the urinary system.
    pyelogram (PIE-eh-loh-gram)
    uremia (yoo-REE-mee-ah) 3. Discuss the effects of aging on the urinary system.
    4. List data to collect when caring for a patient with a
    disorder of the urinary system.
    5. Plan preparation and postprocedure care for patients
    undergoing diagnostic tests of the urinary system.
    6. Plan nursing care for patients with incontinence.
    7. Discuss nursing actions to decrease the risk of infection in
    urinary catheterized patients.

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