Procedures In Urinary Elimination

Procedures In Urinary Elimination

Providing Urinals:

Purpose

Provide a means for elimination for clients who are confined to bed or unable to get to the bathroom or bedside commode independently or safely

Procedure:

·         Assess the condition of the patient

·         A man voids more easily in the standing position. If the man cannot reach toilet facilities, have him stand at the bedside and void into the urinal (a metal or plastic)

·         At times it is necessary for one or more nurses to help a man stand

If the patient cannot move out of the bed:      

·         Provide Privacy.

·         Place the mackintosh with towel under the client's hip.

·         Wear gloves.

·         Expose perineal area.

·         Place the penis inside the urinal and ask the patient to void

Note:

If metal urinal warm by pouring warm water.

Urine should not allow to be left standing for a long time because a deposit will form on the inside. which is almost impossible to remove.