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- https://med.libretexts.org/Courses/University_of_South_Carolina_Upstate/Nursing_Fundamentals_(OpenRN)/15%3A_Elimination/15.02%3A_Basic_ConceptsUrination occurs when the brain sends signals to the wall of the bladder to contract and squeeze urine out of the bladder and through the urethra. Melena is typically caused by bleeding in the upper p...Urination occurs when the brain sends signals to the wall of the bladder to contract and squeeze urine out of the bladder and through the urethra. Melena is typically caused by bleeding in the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract, such as the esophagus, stomach, or the first part of the small intestine, or due to the patient swallowing blood.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Nursing_Fundamentals_(OpenRN)/16%3A_Elimination/16.02%3A_Basic_ConceptsUrination occurs when the brain sends signals to the wall of the bladder to contract and squeeze urine out of the bladder and through the urethra. Melena is typically caused by bleeding in the upper p...Urination occurs when the brain sends signals to the wall of the bladder to contract and squeeze urine out of the bladder and through the urethra. Melena is typically caused by bleeding in the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract, such as the esophagus, stomach, or the first part of the small intestine, or due to the patient swallowing blood.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Nursing_Skills_(OpenRN)/12%3A_Abdominal_Assessment/12.03%3A_Gastrointestinal_and_Genitourinary_AssessmentPalpation, or touching, of the abdomen involves using the flat of the hand and fingers (not the fingertips) to detect palpable organs, abnormal masses, or tenderness [13] (see Figure \PageIndex2...Palpation, or touching, of the abdomen involves using the flat of the hand and fingers (not the fingertips) to detect palpable organs, abnormal masses, or tenderness [13] (see Figure \PageIndex2 [14] ).When palpating the abdomen of a patient reporting abdominal pain, the nurse should palpate that area last.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Nursing_Skills_(OpenRN)/02%3A_Health_History/2.08%3A_Functional_Health_and_Activities_of_Daily_LivingThe World Health Organization (2014) defines mental health as “a state of well-being in which every individual realizes their own potential, can cope with normal stresses of life, can work productivel...The World Health Organization (2014) defines mental health as “a state of well-being in which every individual realizes their own potential, can cope with normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to their community.” [29] Mental illness includes conditions diagnosed by a health care provider, such as depression, anxiety, addiction, schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder, and others.
