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Altered Elimination
→ Changes in urinary or bowel function caused by…
Altered Elimination
→ Changes in urinary or bowel function caused by problems with movement, nerves, blood flow, or blockage
Urinary Dysfunction
Motility
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Causes: aging, anticholinergic meds
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Tx: timed voiding, intermittent catheterization
Neuromuscular Function
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Causes: spinal cord injury, diabetic neuropathy
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Tx: anticholinergics, self-catheterization
Patency
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Causes: BPH, kidney stones
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Tx: alpha-blockers, surgical removal
Perfusion
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Causes: dehydration, heart failure
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Tx: IV fluids, treat underlying cause
Bowel Dysfunction
Motility
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Causes: low fiber intake, opioid use
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Neuromuscular Function
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Causes: spinal cord injury, stroke
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Tx: bowel program, suppositories
Patency
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Causes: fecal impaction, colorectal cancer
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Tx: enemas, surgery if severe