Urinary Diversion Stoma Care

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Urinary Diversion Stoma Care Urinary diversions provide an alternative route for urine flow when a disorder, such as an invasive bladder tumor, impedes normal drainage. A permanent urinary diversion is…

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Unna’s Boot Application

Jul 21, 2016 by in NURSING Comments Off on Unna’s Boot Application

Unna’s Boot Application Named for dermatologist Paul Gerson Unna, this nonelastic paste bandage boot can be used to treat uninfected, nonnecrotic leg and foot ulcers that result from such conditions…

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Ultraviolet Light Therapy

Jul 21, 2016 by in NURSING Comments Off on Ultraviolet Light Therapy

Ultraviolet Light Therapy Ultraviolet (UV) light causes profound biological changes, including temporary suppression of epidermal basal cell division followed by a later increase in cell turnover, and UV light-induced immune…

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Urine Straining, for Calculi

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Urine Straining, for Calculi Renal calculi, or kidney stones, may develop anywhere in the urinary tract. They may be excreted with the urine or become lodged in the urinary tract,…

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Urine Specimen Collection

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Urine Specimen Collection A random urine specimen is usually collected as part of the physical examination or at various times during hospitalization. This specimen permits laboratory screening for urinary and…

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Urine Ph

Jul 21, 2016 by in NURSING Comments Off on Urine Ph

Urine Ph The pH of urine—its alkalinity or acidity—reflects the kidneys’ ability to maintain a normal hydrogen ion concentration in plasma and extracellular fluids. The normal hydrogen ion concentration in…

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Urine Glucose and Ketone Tests

Jul 21, 2016 by in NURSING Comments Off on Urine Glucose and Ketone Tests

Urine Glucose and Ketone Tests Reagent strip tests are used to monitor urine glucose and ketone levels and to screen for diabetes. Urine ketone tests monitor fat metabolism, help diagnose…

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Urine Collection, 12- or 24-Hour Timed

Jul 21, 2016 by in NURSING Comments Off on Urine Collection, 12- or 24-Hour Timed

Urine Collection, 12- or 24-Hour Timed Because hormones, proteins, and electrolytes are excreted in small, variable amounts in urine, specimens for measuring these substances must typically be collected over an…

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Urinary Diversion Stoma Care

Jul 21, 2016 by in NURSING Comments Off on Urinary Diversion Stoma Care

Urinary Diversion Stoma Care Urinary diversions provide an alternative route for urine flow when a disorder, such as an invasive bladder tumor, impedes normal drainage. A permanent urinary diversion is…

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Unna’s Boot Application

Jul 21, 2016 by in NURSING Comments Off on Unna’s Boot Application

Unna’s Boot Application Named for dermatologist Paul Gerson Unna, this nonelastic paste bandage boot can be used to treat uninfected, nonnecrotic leg and foot ulcers that result from such conditions…

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