Abstract
PURPOSE
To develop conceptual and operational definitions for defining characteristics and related factors for nursing diagnosis of urinary retention, as contained in Taxonomy II of NANDA-I.
DATA SOURCES
Integrative literature review and elaboration of terms related to urinary retention.
DATA SYNTHESIS
It includes operational and conceptual definitions of the nursing diagnosis urinary retention.
CONCLUSIONS
It is necessary to review the definition of this nursing diagnosis and most of its defining characteristics and related factors.
IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE
The use of internationally known terms for various disciplines in areas of common knowledge helps to standardize the language used by professionals.
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