Perform procedures related to the urinary system.
Performance should include
- use of appropriate equipment and supplies
- focused assessment of client's urinary system
- inspection
- palpation
- percussion
- observation of
- urine
- urination pattern
- edema
- hydration status
- assistance with diagnostic procedures
- sterile specimen
- specific gravity and ketone bodies
- cystoscopy
- angiography
- renal scan and ultrasound
- bladder scan
- interpretation of lab values
- urinary catheterization, both straight and indwelling
- insertion (straight drainage or retention)
- irrigation
- maintenance, including personal hygiene measures
- obtaining a sterile specimen
- obtaining a 24-hour specimen
- removal
- urine specimen collection
- routine
- clean catch
- 24-hour
- care of complex urinary-diversion devices
- monitoring of dialysis clients.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What steps would one follow to assess the client's urinary system?
- How would one assist with diagnostic procedures?
- How would one measure and record urinary output?
- How would one perform a urinary catheterization and manage/monitor the closed system?
- What steps would one take to collect urine specimens?
- How would one assist with kidney dialysis?
- How would one maintain intake and output on a client who is receiving continuous bladder irrigation?