14-uti

About

Infection of the urinary tract which may include the urethra and the bladder.

Assess

Urinary frequency, difficulty, urgency; cloudy, foul smelling, blood-tinged urine; abnormal urinalysis; retention, painful urination, low back pain

Complications

Pain, sepsis, renal failurefailure

Diagnosis

• Acute pain related to irritation of urinary tract
• Impaired urinary elimination related to irritation of urinary tract

Goals

• The client will be free from infection.
• The client will be able to identify contributing factors to condition, and methods to prevent reoccurrence.

Interventions

• Monitor urinalysis, vitals, and s/s of infection.
• Monitor ability to void, retention of urine, other factors that may increase risk for infection.
• Monitor resolution of symptoms, BUN, creatinine.
• Encourage client to utilize effective hygiene measures to prevent bacterial invasion ( wipe front to back, etc.).
• Teach client to not use soaps or hygiene sprays in perineal area that may contribute to tissue irritation.
• Administer medications ( antibiotics, antispasmodics, etc.) as ordered.
• Encourage client to drink extra fluids and well balanced diet to help prevent infection.
• Use surgical asepsis when initiating an indwelling catheter.
• Monitor for signs/ symptoms of complications.