Nursing care of people with urinary tract disorders

The Urinary system includes the kidneys, ureter, urinary bladder and urethra. The organ system can be affected by a variety of disorders, including congenital malformations, infections, obstructions, trauma, tumors and neurological conditions. Any portion of the system - from the kidney through to the urethra can be affected can be affected with serious or even life threatening consequences unless the problem is appropriately diagnosed and treated.