Nursing Management for Urinary Tract InfectionThe nurse should obtain subjective and objective data from the patient presenting with a Urinary Tract Infection. From there a nursing diagnosis can be made and goals, treatment and education can be discussed with the patient.
Assessment
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Patient Goals
Nursing Interventions & Education
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The Elderly
UTIs are the most common infection in the elderly
The elderly are more likely to develop serious complications as a result of UTIs
The elderly may not show classic signs of a UTI, therefore they should be observed closely for other possible symptoms such as:
The elderly are more likely to develop serious complications as a result of UTIs
The elderly may not show classic signs of a UTI, therefore they should be observed closely for other possible symptoms such as:
- mental status change
- confusion
- falls may occur
- a decline in activities of daily living
- agitation
- hallucinations