| The patient with lower urinary tract trauma. | |
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PMID: 2582789 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The nursing care of the patient with lower urinary tract trauma depends upon the location and extent of the injury. Following stabilization of the airway, breathing, and circulation (and after neurologic evaluation) the nurse focuses on abdominal and urinary tract assessment. By using the results of a physical examination, diagnostic testing, and urinalysis, the nurse develops a plan of care. This plan provides the patient with relief of pain, control of infection, emotional support, and management of alterations in fluid and electrolyte balance. Early recognition of the extent of injury and knowledgeable management of potential complications from injury enable the critical care nurse to maximize the patient's own compensatory mechanisms and minimize long-term effects. |
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Authors:
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P Weiskittel; M S Sommers |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Critical care nurse Volume: 9 ISSN: 0279-5442 ISO Abbreviation: Crit Care Nurse Publication Date: 1989 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1989-12-28 Completed Date: 1989-12-28 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8207799 Medline TA: Crit Care Nurse Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 53-66 Citation Subset: N |
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Education, Nursing, Continuing Humans Nursing Assessment Patient Care Planning* Urinary Tract / injuries* Wounds and Injuries / diagnosis, nursing* |
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