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Urinary Catheterization (Factors influencing Urinary Elimination…
Urinary Catheterization
Factors influencing Urinary Elimination
developmental
psychosocial
fluid & food
medications
muscle
muscle tone
pathologic condition
surgical and diagnostic procedures
general nursing interventions
promote fluid intake
maintain normal voiding habits
assist toileting
pelvis floor exercise
apply external urinary drainage device
prevent UTI
women higher risk due to shorter urethra
preventive methods
drink 8 ounce glasses of water/day to flush bacteria
void completely to flush bacteria
void immediately after intercourse
female: wipe perineal area from front to back
Purposes of urinary catheterization
provide for intermittent / continuous bladder drainage & irrigation
prevent urine from contacting an incision after perineal surgery
facilitate accurate measurement of urinary output for critically ill patient