Elimination

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Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection
Urinary tract infection associated with urinary catheter use
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Cystitis
Irritation of the bladder
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Diuresis
Increased rate of formation and excretion of urine
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Dysuria
Painful urinationresulting from bacterial infection of the bladder and obstructive conditions of the urethra
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Hematuria
Abnormal presence of blood in the urine
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Nocutria
Urination at night; can be a symptom of renal disease or may occur in persons who drink excessive amounts of fluid before bedtime
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Nocturnal Enuresis
Involuntary urination that happens at night while sleeping, after the age when a person should be able to control his or her bladder
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Oliguria
Diminished urinary output in relation to fluid intake
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Urinary Incontinence
Inability to control urination
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Urinary Retenion
Retention of urine in the bladder; condition frequently caused by temporary loss of muscle function
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Constipation
Condition characterized by difficulty in passing stool or an infrequent passage of hard stool
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Enema
Procedure involving introduction of a solution into the rectum for cleansing or therapeutic purposes
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Peristalsis
Rhythmical contractions of the intestine that propel gastric contents through the length of the gastrointestinal tract
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