UTI
UTI
Nursing Intervention
Rationale
Evaluation
Urinary tract infection is caused by bacteria, virus or fungi that multiply in the urethra. If left untreated these bacteria may travel up into the urinary system and may lead to a more serious complication such as infection of the
O- less frequent kidney urinarination, intake (pyelonephritis). does not much output.
Objectives: After 5 mins. of nursing Provide health intervention, the teaching about client will be able what is UTI: to verbalized what first is urinary tract -Bacteria infection in her multiplies in the urethra, if left own words. untreated, this bacteria travels up into the urinary system until it reaches the kidney and inflict a more
After 10 minutes of nursing intervention the client was able understand and verbalized ways to prevent urinary tract infection.
So that the client will have a better understanding about the infection therefore decreasing the risk for acquiring the same.
After 5 mins. of nursing intervention, the client will be able to mention at least 3 out of five ways to prevent urinary tract infection.
serious complication such as pyelonephritis or infection of the kidneys. Teach the client to: a.) Increase hydration or fluid intake b.) Proper hygiene at the perineal area c.) Respond immediately to feeling of voiding. d.) Have monogamous sexual partner e.) Prolonged course of antibiotic if UTI is already present.
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Prevents over stretching of the bladder. This limits the possibility of acquiring bacteria Prevents further complications.