Transcript Nursing Interventions to Encourage Normal Urinary Elimination

Nursing Interventions to
Encourage Normal Urinary
Elimination
Heather Nelson, RN
Interventions to maintain normal urinary
elimination include:
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Maintain an adequate fluid intake.
Promote normal voiding habits.
Fluid Intake
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Increasing fluid intake increases
urine production.
A normal, average daily intake of
1200 to 1500 ml of fluids is
adequate for most patients.
Dilute urine helps prevent urinary
tract stones and infection.
Fluid Intake
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Immobilized patients may require
fluid intakes of 2000 to 3000 ml per
day to prevent calculi formation.
Limited fluid intakes may be
necessary for patients on fluid
restrictions such as those with renal
impairment or congestive heart
failure.
Fluid Intake
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Fluid intake can also be increased
by encouraging the patient to eat
plenty of raw fruits and vegetables,
which have a high water content.
Voiding Habits
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Hospital routines and
prescribed medical
therapies can interfere
with a patient’s normal
voiding habits.
Assist patient with
bedpans or with
getting to the bedside
commode or toilet, if
needed.