| A | B |
|---|
| Foley | sterile tube inserted into the bladder through the urethra to drain urine |
| UTI | infection of any organ in the urinary tract |
| Retention | inability to empty bladder caused by poor muscle tone of bladder; obstruction of urethra;, or damage to certain areas of nervous system |
| Suprapubic Catheter | sterile tube inserted into the bldder through the abdominal wall above the pubis |
| Texas/external Catheter | condon-type device attached to the penis with a drainage bag |
| Hemorrhoids | varicose veins in the rectum that can become swollen and painful and may itch and bleed |
| Suppository | semi-solid substance that may contain medicine that dissolves when inserted into the rectum or vagina |
| Bowel Incontinence | inability to stop or control passage of stool |
| Colostomy/Ileostomy | creation of an artificial opening in the abdominal wall |
| Bowel and Bladder Program | individually designed for residents; helps strengthen bladder and sphincter muscles |
| I & O | record of amounts of fluids taken in and eliminated |
