Urinary Incontinence in the Elderly Population Name School Course number Date Abstract Urinary incontinence is the unintentional escape of urine. Both men and women can become incontinent for many different reasons‚ however‚ it occurs more in women than men. As a person ages‚ their body goes through changes that put them at a higher risk of elimination difficulties. The five different types of urinary incontinence classified are: stress‚ urge‚ overflow‚ reflex‚ and incontinence
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introduction: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) affect millions of people each year and are the second-most common type of infection in the body. Urinary tract infections are more common in women than men‚ however when men get UTIs they are often more serious and difficult . Educate patient or caregiver about the importance of adequate intake‚ (e.g.‚ 8 to 10 glasses of fluids daily). Instruct patient or caregiver on measures to help voiding (as described above). Instruct patient or caregiver
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experienced a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infection is also known as a (UTI). A urinary tract infection is a condition that can affect the urinary system where the kidneys‚ ureters‚ bladder‚ and urethra can become infected. In most cases urinary tract infections are caused by bacteria that come at the opening of the urethra and travels to the bladder. It may often spread to the kidneys from the bloodstream. “The signs and symptoms that occur when someone has a urinary tract infection
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REFLECTIVE ESSAY ON ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF URINARY INCONTINENCE INTRODUCTION Incontinence is one of the major problems faced by the elderly. Nurses can play a significant role in discovering continence problems (Lea R.et.al.2007). Urinary incontinence is the unintentional passing of urine. It is a very common problem and is thought to affect more than 50 million people in the developed world.(NHS.UK). To identify the problem and provide necessary treatment at the early stage‚ a thorough
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I have Bladder Exstrophy‚ a rare birth defect resulting in fourteen surgeries to make my life as “normal” as possible. To manage my condition‚ it requires different techniques to empty my bladder and prevent serious infections. Catheterization is vital for me to survive Even though I catheterize every two hours‚ I’m still incontinent and get infections. It is also necessary for me to purchase my own incontinence supplies. I have worn a combination of diapers‚ pull-ups‚ goodnights and poise pads since
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body for the removal of certain waste products. Normally‚ when the bladder gets full‚ urine is emptied from the body through the urethra in a process called urination. In urinary retention‚ a person’s bladder fills up and there is an urge to urinate but he is unable to completely empty his bladder. With chronic urinary retention‚ a person may be able to urinate‚ but he has some trouble starting a stream or emptying your bladder completely. He may urinate frequently‚ may feel an urgent need to urinate
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College Renal Calculi Renal calculi‚ commonly called kidney stones‚ are one of the most common‚ painful disorders of the urinary system. The condition of having kidney stones is referred to as nephrolithiasis. These stones are usually formed inside of the kidney and can be composed of various elements collected in the human body. Some stones may pass right through the urinary system never causing a problem‚ while others may cause a great amount of pain by blocking the flow of urine out of the body
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weak urinary stream‚ and straining. Irritative symptoms include frequency of urination‚ which is called nocturia when occurring at night time‚ and urgency (compelling need to void that can not be deferred). These obstructive and irritative symptoms are evaluated using the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) questionnaire‚ designed to assess the severity of BPH. BPH can be a progressive disease‚ especially if left untreated. Incomplete voiding results in stasis of bacteria in the bladder residue
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ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY Chronic Kidney Disease Cardiovascular System The cardiovascular system is sometimes called the circulatory system. It consists of the heart‚ which is a muscular pumping device‚ and a closed system of vessels called arteries‚ veins‚ and capillaries. As the name implies‚ blood contained in the circulatory system is pumped by the heart around a closed circuit of vessels as it passes again and again through the various "circulations" of the body. The Heart * The heart
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that results in recurring discomfort or pain in the bladder and the surrounding pelvic region. The symptoms can vary from person to person and even in the same individual. People experience discomfort‚ pressure‚ tenderness‚ or intense pain in the bladder and pelvic area. Symptoms may include an urgent need to urinate (urgency)‚ a frequent need to urinate (frequency)‚ or a combination of these symptoms. Pain may change in intensity as the bladder fills with urine or as it empties. Women ’s symptoms
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