Title: Discuss common disorders of the urinary system, including their signs and symptoms.
Course: Nurse Aide (14051) > Section: Unit VIII: Personal Care Skills

Discussion should include disorders and symptoms such as

- UTI – urgency; pain or burning sensation; frequent urination in small amounts; blood in the urine; lower abdominal and flank pain; change in mental status or behavior; nausea
- urinary retention – inability to empty the bladder completely; frequent urge to void; difficulty starting and weak flow of urine stream; dribbling; distended lower abdomen
- urinary incontinence – leaking when coughing, sneezing, or laughing
- chronic renal failure – unexplained weight gain; itching; fatigue
- end-stage renal disease (ESRD).