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Care of Patients with Urinary Problems Flashcards

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UTI’s are the most common health care-acquired infection
Acute infections in the lower urinary tract include:
Acute infection in the upper urinary tract (kidney) include:

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Infectious disorders of the urinary system

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Cystitis (bladder) - can lead to pyelonephritis is concern
Urethritis (urethra)
Prostatitis (prostate gland)

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Acute infections in the lower urinary tract include:

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Acute pyelonephritis - kidney infection

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Acute infection in the upper urinary tract (kidney) include:

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Obstruction
Stones (calculi) - obstruct flow and cause retention
Vesicoureteral reflux
Diabetes mellitus
Characteristics of urine
Gender
Age
Sexual activity
Recent use of antibiotics

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Factors contributing to UTI’s

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Bacteria laden urine is forced backward from the bladder up into the ureters and kidneys

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Vesicoureteral reflux

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Excess glucose in urine provides a rich medium for bacterial growth

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Diabetes mellitus

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Alkaline urine and concentrated urine promotes bacterial growth

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Characteristics of urine

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Increased incidence in female - shortened urethrae

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Gender

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Increased incidence in older patients

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Age

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Antibiotics change normal protective flora

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Recent use of antibiotics

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Maintain good hand hygiene
Insert for appropriate use only
Assess daily for need, assess appropriate alternatives
Use sterile technique when inserting
When emptying the urine bag, do not allow the tip of the outflow tube to touch the urine collection container
Select a small-size catheter, and do not overfill the balloon
Maintain a closed system
Keep tubing patent and collection bags below the level of the bladder at all times, elevation of bag causes reflux
Monitor and report CAUTI rates
Secure the catheter
Perform daily catheter care
Consider the use of coated catheters for patients requiring indwelling catheters for more than 3 to 5 days

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Minimizing catheter-related infections

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Avoid dependent loops in catheter tubing

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Keep tubing patent and collection bags below the level of the bladder at all times, elevation of bag causes reflux

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Increasing mental confusion or frequent, unexplained falls
Sudden onset of incontinence or worsening incontinence
Loss of appetite
Nocturia
Dysuria

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CM that may occur in the older adult: Manifestations can be vague

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Fever
Tachycardia
Tachypnea
Hypotension
May not have any urinary manifestations

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CM that may occur in the older adult: Urosepsis manifestations

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Inflammatory condition of the bladder
Infectious cystitis
Noninfectious cystitis
Interstitial cystitis
Urosepsis

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Cystitis

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Caused by pathogens from the bowel or in some cases, the vagina
90% are caused by Escherichia coli
Can lead to life-threatening complications including pyelonephritis and sepsis

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Infectious cystitis

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Results from chemical exposure (drugs), radiation therapy, and from immunologic responses (SLE)

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Noninfectious cystitis

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Rare, chronic inflammation of the entire lower urinary tract (bladder, urethra, and adjacent pelvic muscles) that is not a result of infection

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Interstitial cystitis

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Spread of the infection from the urinary tract to the bloodstream
Urinary tract is the infection source of severe sepsis or shock in about 10% to 30% of the cases

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Urosepsis

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Drink 2-3 L daily
Get enough sleep, rest, and nutrition daily
If spermicides are used, consider changing to another method of contraception
Women
Do not routinely delay urination
Notify provider if signs/symptoms of UTI develop
Nutritional supplements to reduce the risk for developing UTI
Prevention (inpatient care)

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Cystitis - prevention

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Cleanse perineum area from front to back
Avoid using or wearing irritating substances
Empty bladder before and after intercourse
Gently wash the perineal area before and after intercourse

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Women

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Cranberry substances
Ingest apple cider vinegar
Apply topical estrogen to the perineal area
Ingest D-mannose

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Nutritional supplements to reduce the risk for developing UTI

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Reduce the use of indwelling catheters
About 50% of inpatient clients become infected within 1 week of catheter insertion

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Prevention (inpatient care)

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Most common - frequency, urgency, dysuria
Hesitancy or difficulty in initiating stream
Low back pain
Nocturia
Incontinence
Hematuria
Pyuria
Bacteriuria
Retention
Suprapubic tenderness or fullness
Feeling of incomplete bladder emptying

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Common clinical manifestations - Cystitis - assessment

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Urinalysis
Presence of 100,000 colonies/mL or three or more WBCs (pyuria) with RBCs (hematuria) indicates infection
Urine culture – confirms type of organism and number of colonies
Serum WBC count may be elevated

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Laboratory assessment - Cystitis - assessment

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Pelvic US or CT
Voiding cystourethrography
Cystoscopy

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Diagnostic assessment

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when urine reflux is suspected

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Voiding cystourethrography

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Performed when the patient has recurrent UTIs (more than three or four a year)
Identifies abnormalities that increase the risk for cystitis
Needed to accurately diagnose interstitial cystitis

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Cystoscopy

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Drug therapy
Maintain adequate fluid intake
Avoid fluids or food that can irritate bladder
Comfort measures

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Cystitis - interventions

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Antiseptics
Antibiotics
Analgesics
Antispasmodics

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Drug therapy - Cystitis - interventions

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used for relief of local symptoms, such as inflammation, hypermotility, and pain

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Antiseptics

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used for bacterial UTI’s

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Antibiotics

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reduce bladder pain and burning on urination by exerting a topical analgesic or local anesthetic effect on the mucosa of the urinary tract
Phenazypyridine (Pyridium) will turn urine red or orange

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Analgesics

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decrease bladder spasm and promote complete bladder emptying

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Antispasmodics

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Increase intake

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Maintain adequate fluid intake - Cystitis - interventions

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caffeine and carbonated beverages
tomato products

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Avoid fluids or food that can irritate bladder - Cystitis - interventions

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Warm sitz bath 2-3 times a day for 20 minutes

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Comfort measures - Cystitis - interventions

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Inflammation of the urethra
In men
In women
Assess
Lab:
Treatment – antibiotic therapy

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Urethritis

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Manifestations include burning or difficulty urinating and a discharge from the urethral meatus
Causes: STIs (gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomonas)

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In men - Urethritis

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Manifestations similar to those of cystitis
Most common in postmenopausal women and caused by tissue changes related to low estrogen levels

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In women - Urethritis

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History of STI
Painful or difficult urination
Discharge from the penis or vagina
Discomfort in the lower abdomen

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Assess - Urethritis

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Urinalysis may show WBCs (pyuria) without a large number of bacteria

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Lab: - Urethritis

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Urethral Strictures
Urolithiasis
Urothelial cancer

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Non-infectious disorders of the urinary system

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Narrowing of the urethra
Narrowed areas of the urethra
Causes:
Occur more often in men
Symptom:
Complications:
Treatment: (surgical)

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Urethral Strictures

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Complications of a STD
Trauma during catheterization, urologic procedures, or childbirth
1/3 have no obvious cause

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Causes: - Urethral Strictures

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obstruction of urine flow

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Symptom: - Urethral Strictures

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At risk for developing a UTI
Overflow incontinence: involuntary loss of urine when the bladder is overdistended

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Complications: - Urethral Strictures

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Dilation of urethra (temporary)
Urethroplasty

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Treatment: (surgical) - Urethral Strictures

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Calculi or stones in the urinary tract
Presence of calculi (stones) in the urinary tract
Etiology:
Risk factors:
Stones usually do not cause symptoms until they pass into the lower urinary tract
Most patients can expel the stone without invasive procedures
Size, composition, and location of stone an important factor regarding whether it will pass on its own
Large stones higher up in the urinary tract, less likely to pass on their own

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Urolithithiasis

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Stones in the kidney: nephrolithasis
Stones in the ureter: ureterolithiasis

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Presence of calculi (stones) in the urinary tract - Urolithithiasis

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Unknown
90% have a metabolic risk factor
Calcium and vitamin D supplementation
High-dose ascorbic acid (Vitamin C)

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Etiology: - Urolithithiasis

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Family history
Overweight
Diet (animal proteins, decrease fluid intake)
History of urinary tract infections

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Risk factors: - Urolithithiasis

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History
Clinical manifestations
Lab
Diagnostic: KUB x-ray, CT, US

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Urolithiasis - assessment

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Severe pain (renal colic)
Hematuria
N/V, pallor, diaphoresis
Frequency and dysuria occur when a stone reaches the bladder
Flank pain suggests that the stone is in the kidney or upper ureter
Flank pain that extends toward abdomen or to the scrotum and testes or the vulva suggestions that stones are in the ureters or the bladder
Pain is most intense when the stone is moving or when the ureter is obstructed
Oliguria (scant urine output) and anuria (absence of urine output) suggests obstruction; obstruction is an emergency and must be treated immediately to preserve kidney function – hydronephrosis which is enlargement of the kidney may occur

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Clinical manifestations - Urolithiasis - assessment

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Urinalysis (hematuria is common)
WBCs and bacteria may be present as a result of urinary stasis
Elevated serum WBC with infection

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Lab - Urolithiasis - assessment

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IV opioid analgesics
NSAIDs such as ketorolac (Toradol) or ketoprofen (Nexcede)
Give at regularly scheduled intervals or continuous delivery system for best control of pain
Spasmolytic drugs
Tamulosin (Flomax) and nifedipine (Procardia) to relax the urethra and aid in expulsion

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Drug therapy - Urolithiasis - interventions; pain management

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Strain the urine
If the stone does pass, send to lab for analysis

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Other - Urolithiasis - interventions; pain management

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Drug therapy
Assess for symptoms of infection
Urinalysis and C&S
Nutrition therapy

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Urolithiasis - interventions; preventing infection

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Broad spectrum antibiotics

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Drug therapy - Urolithiasis - interventions; preventing infection

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Chills
Fever
Altered mental status

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Assess for symptoms of infection - Urolithiasis - interventions; preventing infection

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Adequate calorie intake with a balance of all food groups
Encourage fluid intake of 2 to 3 L/day unless on a fluid restriction

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Nutrition therapy - Urolithiasis - interventions; preventing infection

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High intake of fluids of 3 L/day or more
Accurate measures of I/O
Drug therapy
Nutrition therapy
Other measures

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Urolithiasis - interventions; preventing obstruction

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Depends on the type of stone

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Drug therapy - Urolithiasis - interventions; preventing obstruction

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Depends on the type of stone

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Nutrition therapy - Urolithiasis - interventions; preventing obstruction

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Walk as often as possible
Check urine pH daily
Strain all urine

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Other measures - Urolithiasis - interventions; preventing obstruction

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SWL (shock wave lithotripsy)
Post procedure:
Minimally invasive surgical procedures are used if urinary obstruction occurs or if the stone is too large to be passed

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Urolithiasis - interventions; lithotripsy

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Use of sound, laser, or dry shock waves to break the stone into small fragments
Done under fluoroscopy with moderate sedation and local anesthesia
A stent can be placed in ureters if needed

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SWL (shock wave lithotripsy) - Urolithiasis - interventions; lithotripsy

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Strain urine to monitor the passage of stone fragments
Bruising may occur on the flank of the affected side after procedure (expected)
May have blood in urine after procedure
Monitor for increase pain, fever, chills, difficulty with urination

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Post procedure: - Urolithiasis - interventions; lithotripsy

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Ex. stenting, retrograde ureteroscopy, percutaneous ureterolithotomy or nephrolithotomy

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Minimally invasive surgical procedures are used if urinary obstruction occurs or if the stone is too large to be passed - Urolithiasis - interventions; lithotripsy

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Malignant tumors of the urothelium lining of the kidney, renal pelvis, ureters, urinary bladder and urethra
Most common in the bladder
Symptoms:
Diagnostic assessments:
Nonsurgical management:

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Urothelial cancer

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Hematuria often the first major sign
Dysuria, frequency, and urgency occur when infection or obstruction present

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Symptoms: - Urothelial cancer

72
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urinalysis, cystoscopy, biopsy, cystoureterography, CT, US, MRI

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Diagnostic assessments: - Urothelial cancer

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Prophylactic immunotherapy (BCG), a live virus compound, instilled in the bladder for 2 hours, live virus is excreted with the urine
Teach patients to prevent contact of the live virus with family members by not sharing a toilet with others for at least 24 hours after instillation
Chemotherapy
Radiation therapy

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Nonsurgical management:- Urothelial cancer

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Type of surgery depends on the type and stage of the cancer and the patient’s general health
Cystectomy
Four alternatives for urine elimination are used after cystectomy

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Urothelial cancer - interventions: surgical management

75
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Compete bladder removal
Additional removal of surrounding muscle and tissue offers the best change of a cure for large, invasive bladder cancers

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Cystectomy - Urothelial cancer - interventions: surgical management

76
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Ileal conduit
Continent pouch
Bladder reconstruction
Ureterosigmoidostomy

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Four alternatives for urine elimination are used after cystectomy - Urothelial cancer - interventions: surgical management

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