Urinary Elimination | Chapter 46 - Fundamentals of Nursing (11th Edition)
Chapter 46 of Fundamentals of Nursing (11th Edition) by Potter, Perry, Stockert, and Hall focuses on the physiology, assessment, and nursing management of urinary elimination. The chapter begins with the anatomy and physiology of the urinary system, emphasizing kidney function, ureters, bladder, and urethra in maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance and removing waste. It examines factors that influence urination, including age, fluid intake, medications, surgical procedures, and pathological conditions such as urinary tract infections (UTIs), incontinence, retention, and obstruction. Nurses are guided to assess urinary patterns through health histories, physical examinations, urinalysis, and bladder scans. The chapter explores common alterations such as stress incontinence, urge incontinence, nocturia, oliguria, polyuria, and dysuria, along with their impact on quality of life. Interventions include catheterization (indwelling, intermittent, suprapubic), bladder training, pelvic floor muscle exercises (Kegels), fluid management, and infection prevention strategies. Special attention is given to safe catheter care, minimizing CAUTIs (catheter-associated urinary tract infections), and teaching patients self-management skills. Nurses are also introduced to collaborative care involving urologists, physical therapists, and continence specialists for complex cases. By integrating evidence-based practices, the chapter highlights the nurse’s role in promoting urinary health, supporting patient dignity, and preventing complications. 📘 Read full blog summaries for every chapter: https://lastminutelecture.com 📘 Have a book recommendation? Submit your suggestion here: https://forms.gle/y7vQQ6WHoNgKeJmh8 Thank you for being a part of our little Last Minute Lecture family! Fundamentals of Nursing Chapter 46 summary, urinary elimination nursing Potter Perry Stockert Hall, urinary system anatomy physiology nursing, urination patterns assessment nursing, urinary tract infections UTIs nursing interventions, urinary incontinence stress urge nocturia nursing care, catheterization indwelling intermittent suprapubic catheter care, CAUTI prevention strategies nursing, pelvic floor exercises bladder training nursing practice, urinalysis bladder scan nursing assessment, NCLEX-RN urinary elimination nursing questions, collaborative urinary health nursing care
