Discussion 8.1 Common Alterations in Urinary Functioning

Objectives

• Identify common disorders of the urinary system
• Describe the drugs used to treat urinary system disorders

Discussion Overview

This discussion forum examines alterations in urinary functioning.

Deliverables

Your participation in the discussion forum, including the following:

• A response to the initial question(s)

Step 1 Select a urinary system disorder for this discussion.
Step 2 Research a urinary system disorder.

Using the CDC website or other credible source of medical information, research the pathophysiologic alterations for the urinary system disorder you chose.

Step 3 Post a response to the discussion board.

Select three to five key alterations in urinary functioning that are caused by the disorder you selected. Be prepared to add one medication used to treat the disorder later after the initial post. In your post, describe the alterations without giving away the name of the disorder you chose.