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Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) Flashcards

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Pathophysiology of a UTI

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Bacteria introduced via the ascending route into the urinary tract from the urethra

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What is the most common bacteria that causes UTIs?

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E coli

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Manifestations of UTIs

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  • Dysuria
  • Frequency (voiding more than every two hours)
  • Urgency
  • Suprapubic discomfort/pressure
  • Hematuria
  • Sediment in the urine
  • Cloudy appearance of urine
  • Fever
  • Chills
  • Flank pain
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Manifestations in the Elderly

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  • General abdominal discomfort
  • Impaired cognition/confusion
  • No fever
  • Overall clinical deterioration
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Risk Factors for UTIs

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  • Women (until after 50)
  • Catheters
  • Obesity/diabetes
  • Kidney disease/stones
  • Aging
  • Pregnancy
  • Sexual activity
  • Poor hygiene habits
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Assessments for UTI

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  • Past health/family history
  • Current meds
  • Symptoms
  • Elimination patterns
  • Hygiene practices
  • Sexual activity
  • Urine characteristics (color, clarity, odor, pH)
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Labs & Diagnostic Tests

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  • Urinalysis/urine culture
  • Imaging studies
  • BUN/creatinine/GFR levels
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Urinalysis (UA)

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Analysis of urine by physical, chemical, and microscopic means to test for presence of disease

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Why would you use imaging studies if someone has a UTI?

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To look for abnormalities in your urinary tract; such as, inflammation, kidney stones, obstructions, etc.

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What is BUN?

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Blood urea nitrogen - reveals how well your kidneys are working

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What is the normal range for BUN?

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10-20mL/dL

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Creatinine

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Chemical compound left over from energy-producing processes in your muscles

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What is the normal range for creatinine?

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.5-12mg/dL

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Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)

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How much blood the nephrons filter every minute

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What is a normal finding for a GFR level?

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> 60

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Nursing Interventions

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  • Regular catheter/peri care
  • Answer call lights quickly
  • Offer toilet/bedpan often
  • Ensure adequate fluid intake
  • Drug therapy
  • Apply heat to suprapubic area
  • Warm bath or shower
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Medications

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  • Antibiotics
  • Analgesics
  • Antipyretics
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Potential Complications

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  • Recurrent UTIs
  • Kidney damage
  • Urosepsis
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Causes of Recurrent UTIs

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  • Bacterial resistance to antibiotics
  • Patient uncompliant with antibiotics
  • Multiple risk factors
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Urosepsis

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Bacteria getting into the bloodstream; life threatening

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Signs of Urosepsis

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  • Elevated HR/RR
  • Decreased BP
  • Other organs shutting down
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Patient Education

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  • Take antibiotics as prescribed for the entire course
  • Side effects of medication
  • Empty bladder before and after sex
  • Don’t hold in urine, void regularly
  • Drink 8-9, 8oz glasses of water a day
  • Avoid harsh soaps, bubble bath, & sprays in the urethral area
  • Report signs of recurrent UTI
  • Vitamin C/cranberry juice to help bacteria not stick to bladder walls as easily
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Cystitis

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Inflammation of the bladder

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Urethritis

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Inflammation of the urethra

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Prostatitis

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Inflammation of the prostate

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Pyelonephritis

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  • Inflammation of the kidneys due to bacterial infection; serious condition
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Nursing Interventions for the Elderly

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-Incontinent devices - Purewick/catheter
- Provide easy assess to a bathroom
- No restrictive clothing (belt, buttons, etc)
- Offer a urinal/assist to the bathroom frequently
- Cut off fluids about an hour or two before bed
- Assistive devices: walker, cane, risers on the toilet, bars on the walls

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Cystitis, prostatitis, and urethritis are all examples of…

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Lower UTIs

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Pyelonephritis is an example of…

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Upper UTI

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Interstitial Cystitis

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Chronic inflammatory painful bladder syndrome

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Facts about Interstitial Cystitis

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  • It is not caused by bacteria so it is not an infection
  • More common in women
  • Commonly misdiagnosed as chronic UTIs
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Symptoms of Interstitial Cystitis

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  • Minic UTI symptoms
  • Dysuria - much more painful than UTI
  • Hematuria
  • Frequency (50-60/day or more)
  • Painful urination worse after sex
  • Voiding gives relief of pain
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Treatments for Interstitial Cystitis

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  • Nutritional & drug therapies
  • Stress management
  • Tricyclic antidepressants - Relax smooth muscle in the bladder
  • Physical therapy (pelvic floor/kegals)
  • Botox - Block nerves for irritation & pain
  • Surgery - In extreme cases, remove lesions or bladder
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What is NOT used to treat Interstitial Cystitis?

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Antibiotics

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