Release Date: 2023-10-09

Genitourinary System

Nihal Avci Basboga (Author), Ergul Aslan (Author)

Release Date: 2023-10-09

The genitourinary system includes the organs of the genital and urinary systems. These organs are often grouped together because of their common embryo- logical origin (intermediate mesoderm), their proximity to each other, and the use of common structur- al pathways. The structure and functions of the genitourinary organs must work properly to ensure the functioning [...]

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Published inHealth Assessment & Physical Examination in Nursing
First Page135
Last Page155
DOIhttps://doi.org/10.69860/nobel.9786053359135.8
ISBN978-605-335-913-5 (PDF)
LanguageENG
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The genitourinary system includes the organs of the genital and urinary systems. These organs are often grouped together because of their common embryo- logical origin (intermediate mesoderm), their proximity to each other, and the use of common structur- al pathways. The structure and functions of the genitourinary organs must work properly to ensure the functioning of the genitourinary system. A complete health history and detailed physical examination are essential to detect abnormalities that may aff ect the organs and functions of this system, identify abnormal findings, and address current symptoms and problems. A complete history and physical examination of the genitourinary system provides nurses with accurate information about the structure and functions of the organs. This knowledge helps nurses identify potential or actual nursing diagnoses, plan care comprehensively and implement nursing interventions correctly, and evaluate care. This chapter includes the collection of a complete health history of the female and male genitourinary systems as well as the scope, components, and implementation procedures of the physical examination.

Nihal Avci Basboga (Author)
Res. Assist, Istanbul Cerrahpasa University
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7773-0210
3Nihal Avcı Başboğa graduated from the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing at Istanbul University in 2019. Aft er graduation, she started a master’s program at Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Istanbul University, Department of Women’s Health and Gynecological Nursing and graduated in 2022. She worked as a nurse for 1 year. After that, she started working as a research assistant at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Kırklareli University. She is still working as a research assistant at Istanbul University - Cerrahpaşa Institute of Graduate Studies, Women’s Health and Gynecologic Nursing. She is interested in women’s health, maternal health, violence against women and obstetric violence.

Ergul Aslan (Author)
Professor, Istanbul Cerrahpasa University
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6529-5992
3Prof. Dr. Ergül Aslan graduated from Istanbul University Florence Nightingale School of Nursing in 1996. She graduated from Istanbul University Health Sciences Institute, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecologic Nursing Master’s Program in 1999. She completed the Marmara University Health Sciences Institute, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecologic Nursing Doctorate Program in 2005 and received the ""PhD"" title. After her graduation, she worked as a nurse for 10 years. She has been working as an academic since March 1999. She received the title of Associate Professor in 2011 and was appointed as Professor in 2018. She is still working as a faculty member in the Department of Women Health and Gynecologic Nursing at İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing. Urogynecology, women’s sexual health, gynecological oncology and reproductive health are her special interests. She is a member of professional organizations specific to her field.

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