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Altered Elimination - Coggle Diagram
Altered Elimination
Urinary Dysfunction
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Altered Urinary Motility
Glomerulonephritis is inflammation of the glomerulus, which is the filtering component of the nephron. RBCs found in casts is an indication for glomerulonephritis.
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Slow flow rate, sodium-concentrated filtrate, or low pH of filtrate will allow blockages to be formed. Kidney stones or coagulations (known as casts) of RBCs, WBCs, proteins, or fats may form.
Altered Urinary Patency
Blockages may be in the form of a polyp/tumor, casts, kidney stones, or scar tissue. Pressure will build up behind the blockage and cause urine stasis.
Hydronephrosis is excessive fluid in the kidney due to a buildup of urine that cannot enter the bladder.
A nephrostomy is an artificial opening directly between the skin and kidney. A thin catheter is inserted to allow urine to be drained.
Blockage within the renal structure, leading to a buildup of pressure.
Bowel Dysfunction
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Altered Bowel Patency
Obstruction may be in the form of a tumor, polyp, or impacted feces. The resulting fluid buildup with cause the intestinal walls to become edematous, causing more gas and fluid to accumulate.
Crohn's Disease causes inflammation within the digestive system. It may be an autoimmune or genetically-inherited disease.
Anti-inflammatory medications may provide relief by preventing or decreasing swelling of the intestines. This will get rid of the obstruction.
Obstruction within the intestinal structure, leading to a buildup of gas and fluid.
Altered Bowel Motility
Inadequate gut flora will decrease motility, while inadequate E. coli will increase motility.
Constipation occurs when fecal matter is stored in the large intestine for a long time and water is lost, causing the stool to be difficult to pass.
Stimulant laxatives will cause the intestine to contract and propel the fecal matter forward to be excreted.
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