Module 7: Urinary Elimination

The urinary system (kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra) plays a vital role in removing waste, balancing fluids and electrolytes, and regulating blood pressure and pH. Nurses assess urinary function by evaluating output, bladder fullness, and urinary patterns, using tools like bladder scanners, urine dipsticks, and urinalysis. They also manage conditions such as UTIs, incontinence, retention, kidney injury, and chronic kidney disease. Understanding the urinary system and its related disorders, making effective assessments, and providing interventions can help prevent serious complications. 

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Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:

1. Discuss pathophysiology, risk factors, and clinical manifestations of the urinary system.
2. Describe the diagnostics for and laboratory values monitored in the management of urinary disorders.
3. Apply nursing concepts and plan associated nursing care for the patient with urinary disorders.
4. Evaluate the efficacy of nursing care for patients with urinary disorders.
5. Describe the medical therapies that apply to the care of urinary disorders.

To achieve these objectives: 

1. Read the Module 7 Introduction 
   
2. Read Chapter 7 Urinary Elimination in Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management for Practical Nursing I
3. Complete the Module 7 Assignment: Case Study, and Module 7 Discussion Forum: Urinary Incontinence. 

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