- Urinary And Bowel Elimination Objectives After Ding This Chapter You Should Be Able To Spell And Define Key Terms St 1 (196.04 KiB) Viewed 34 times
Urinary and Bowel Elimination OBJECTIVES: After ding this chapter, you should be able to: Spell and define key terms. State the purpose of reagents and describe how reagents are used. List some common urine tests that are performed using reagents. State the purpose of measuring the specific gravity of urine and describe how this test is performed. Differentiate an indwelling catheter from a straight catheter and list situations in which each is used. Explain why the prostate gland may interfere with catheterization, and identify the age group in which complications related to the prostate commonly occur. List the guidelines for disinfecting a urinary drainage bag and leg bag. State the purpose of the suprapubic catheter and describe PCT responsibilities in caring for patients with this device. State the purpose of the nephrostomy tube and describe PCT responsibilities in caring for patients with this device. List three types of dialysis and describe how each is used. Identify PCT responsibilities in caring for patients with peritoneal dialysis. State the purpose of bladder irrigation and describe three methods of performing this procedure. State the purpose of the rectal tube, cleansing enema, retention enema, and rectal suppository. List signs and symptoms of fecal impaction. Describe the purpose of an ostomy, and list general guidelines for ostomy care.