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Classifying Altered Elimination - Coggle Diagram
Classifying Altered Elimination
Bowel Dysfunction
Alterations of Motility
Causes: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Disease Process: Abnormal bowel contractions leading to IBS symptoms
Treatment: Dietary changes, medications (e.g., antispasmodics)
Alterations of Neuromuscular Function
Causes: Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Disease Process: MS-related bowel dysfunction due to nerve damage
Treatment: symptomatic pain relief
Alterations of Patency
Causes: Colorectal cancer
Disease Process: Bowel obstruction due to tumor growth
Treatment: Surgery, chemotherapy, radiation
Alterations of Perfusion
Causes: Ischemic colitis
Disease Process: Reduced blood flow to the colon causing inflammation
Treatment: Revascularization procedures, supportive care
Urinary Dysfunction
Alterations of Motility
Causes: Neurogenic bladder (e.g., spinal cord injury)
Disease Process: Neurogenic bladder dysfunction
Treatment: Catheterization, medications (e.g., anticholinergics)
Alterations of Neuromuscular Function
Causes: Diabetic neuropathy
Disease Process: Diabetic neuropathy affecting bladder control
Treatment: Diabetes management, medications (e.g., alpha-blockers)
Alterations of Patency
Causes: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Disease Process: Obstruction of the urethra due to enlarged prostate
Treatment: Medications (e.g., alpha-blockers), surgery
Alterations of Perfusion
Causes: Renal artery stenosis
Disease Process: Reduced blood flow to the kidneys
Treatment: Medications (e.g., ACE inhibitors), angioplasty