EBK ESSENTIALS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
EBK ESSENTIALS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781469893389
Author: PORTH
Publisher: WOLTERS KLUWER HEALTH (COURSE)
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Chapter 27, Problem 1RE

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To determine: Theincomplete emptying and involuntary urination despite high bladder pressure.

Introduction: The external urethral sphincter is an important muscle that prevents micturition and maintains high bladder pressure. It is composed of skeletal muscle fibers that support the bladder.

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The autonomous nervous system consists of two components that coordinate the activity of urination or micturition. The motor component controls the bladder relaxation as well as a storage function that is involuntary activity. Thus, the loss of motor and sensory function will lead to involuntary urination and incomplete emptying of the bladder.

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Summary Introduction

To determine: The high pressure of bladder and overdistension complications.

Introduction: The excessive stretching of the urinary bladder is known as over-distension. The spinal cord centers control the functions of the bladder.

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Over-distension has some complications associated, such as injury to urinary structures that can be prevented by catheterization. The high pressure on the bladder will trigger hypertension, sweating, and, bradycardia

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