Genitourinary Course Introduction
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Outline
The genitourinary system involves all of our urinary and reproductive systems. In this course you will learn about acute and chronic renal (urinary) disorders, as well as male and female reproductive concerns. We break each disease process down to help you know how to identify and manage these patients.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Discuss the most common acute renal disorders, their presentation, management, and priorities for nursing care.
- Discuss the most common chronic renal disorders, their presentation, management, and priorities for nursing care.
- Discuss the most common male reproductive disorders, their presentation, management, and priorities for nursing care.
- Discuss the most common female reproductive disorders, their presentation, management, and priorities for nursing care.
Week 24
Concepts Covered:
- Renal Disorders
- Urinary Disorders
- Basics of NCLEX
- Emergency Care of the Trauma Patient
- Terminology
- Microbiology
- Oncology Disorders
- Postpartum Complications
- Urinary System
- Renal and Urinary Disorders
- Medication Administration
- Nervous System
- Studying
- Male Reproductive Disorders
Study Plan Lessons
Genitourinary Course Introduction
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Critical Thinking
Blunt Abdominal Trauma
Urinary Terminology
Fungal Infections
Genitourinary (GU) Assessment
Bladder Cancer
Inserting a Foley (Urinary Catheter) – Female
Inserting a Foley (Urinary Catheter) – Female
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
Inserting a Foley (Urinary Catheter) – Male
Inserting a Foley (Urinary Catheter) – Male
Enuresis
Urinary System Anatomy (Anatomy and Physiology)
Parasympathomimetics (Cholinergics) Nursing Considerations
Parasympatholytics (Anticholinergics) Nursing Considerations
Anticholinergics – Side Effects Nursing Mnemonic (4 Can’ts)
Causes of Renal Calculi Nursing Mnemonic (Patients Complain of Pain and Difficulty Urinating)
Genitourinary (GU) Assessment
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Epididymitis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Prostate Cancer
Phenazopyridine (Pyridium) Nursing Considerations
Prostate Nursing Mnemonic (FUN)
Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Lab Values
Urinary Elimination
Urinary Tract Infection Case Study (45 min)
Urine Culture and Sensitivity Lab Values