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Elimination Terminology

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AnuriaThe failure of the kidneys to produce urine (output of >100mL/day for an adult).
ConstipationPassage of small, dry, hard stool or passage of no stool for an abnormally long time.
DiarrheaThe passage of liquid feces and an increased frequency of defecation.
DysuriaVoiding that is either painful or difficult.
EnuresisInvoluntary passing of urine when control should be established.
Fecal ImpacationCollection of hardened feces in the folds of the rectum.
FlatulenceThe presence of excessive flatus in the intestines.
Frequency (Bowel or Bladder)Voiding or Stooling at fequent intervals, more than 4-6 times/day.
Incontinence (Bowel or Bladder)Involuntary urination or passage of stool.
NocturiaVoiding two or more times at night.
OliguriaThe production ofabnormally small amounts of urine by the kidneys.
PolyuriaDiuresis. Production of abnormally large amounts of urine.
Urinary RetentionUrine accumulates and the bladder become overdistened.
UrgencySudden desire to void.
MicturitionProcess of emptying the bladder.


Nursing Instructor
Milwaukee Area Technical College
WI

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