- Describe the process of urination, from urine formation through micturition.
- Identify factors that influence urinary elimination.
- Identify common causes of selected urinary problems.
- Describe nursing assessment of urinary function including subjective and objective data.
- Identify normal and abnormal characteristics and constituents of urine.
- Develop nursing diagnoses, desired outcomes, and interventions related to urinary elimination.
- Delineate ways to prevent urinary infection.
- Explain the care of clients with retention catheters or urinary diversions.
