Urinary retention is a disorder of the urinary system and one of the most common causes of bladder dysfunction. It is a sudden or gradual inability to empty the bladder. This can cause an increase in pressure in the bladder, which leads to painful urination or difficulty urinating (dribbling). Urinary retention is often caused by an enlarged prostate gland or other problems in the pelvic area.

Nursing Diagnosis Urinary Retention

1. Nursing Diagnosis Urinary Retention

Urinary Retention is a sudden or gradual inability to empty the bladder. Urinary retention may occur due to several reasons, such as an enlarged prostate gland (in men), multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injury. It can also be caused by medications that are prescribed for treatment of other conditions or disease. Urinary Retention is a common problem in the elderly and pregnant women, as well as people with spinal cord injuries.

2. Definition

Urinary retention is a sudden or gradual inability to empty the bladder. This condition can occur in men, women and children and is most often caused by an obstruction. Urinary retention may also be caused by a failure of the muscles of the bladder to relax or contract properly.

3. Etiology

Urinary retention is caused by an inability to relax the bladder muscles and/or contract the bladder muscles. This can occur because of a blockage in the urinary tract, an infection in the urinary tract, or a neurological disease such as stroke or Parkinson’s disease.

4. Urinary Retention is a sudden or gradual inability to empty the bladder.

Urinary retention, also known as urinary obstruction or urinary stasis, occurs when you are unable to empty your bladder completely. It may be caused by a blockage within the urethra or by an inability of the muscles in your bladder and pelvic floor to contract properly. Urinary retention can be acute or chronic.

Urinary retention is characterized by either a sudden inability to void urine (acute) or the gradual loss of ability to void urine (chronic). Acute cases can lead to serious complications if untreated; however, there are several ways to treat it safely at home when caught early enough.

Closing

Urinary Retention can be painful and uncomfortable for the patient. The nurse must assess the severity of the condition to determine if it is a life-threatening emergency or not. Treatment should be provided based on severity of the condition; however, this may vary depending on what type of substance has been ingested by the patient.