Title: Problems Affecting The Urinary System
Course: PRN 0092 Practical Nursing II > Section: Nursing Care of Clients with Urinary Disorders

Introduction

This module will begin the topic of urinary conditions. Items studied will include how the nurse will provide care before, during and after diagnostic tests. In addition, urinary conditions and the pediatric patient will also be explained.

Objectives

Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to:

Discuss the client preparation and nursing responsibilities related to diagnostic tests relating to cancer.
Describe congenital urinary conditions.
Explain childhood urinary disorders; hydrocele, nephrotic syndrome & acute glomerulonephritis.

Standards

This Module maps to the following Standards:

38.01: Identify signs and symptoms of disease/disorders of the body systems.
38.02: Identify diagnostic tests used in the treatment of diseases/disorders of the body systems.
38.03: Identify medications used in the treatment of diseases/disorders of the body systems.
38.04: Identify nutritional needs of patients with diseases/disorders of the body systems.
38.11: Care for the patient with urinary disease/disorder.
41.01: Adapt nursing care for the pediatric patient.
41.05: Identify signs and symptoms of common disorders/diseases.

Readings & Resources

Timby & Smith, (2010), Introductory Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th  edition, Chapter 57
Christensen & Kockrow, (2011), Foundations of Nursing, 6th edition, Pages: 1025-1030

Additional Resources

Timby & Smith textbook web resource animation: Urinary Renal Function