Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
This classic symptom of UTI involves a burning sensation during urination.
What is dysuria?
Patients with pyelonephritis typically present with this triad: fever, flank pain, and this urinary symptom.
What is dysuria or urinary frequency?
Patients must remain NPO for this number of hours before surgery with general anesthesia.
What is 6–8 hours?
This bacterium is responsible for most peptic ulcers worldwide.
What is H. pylori?
Crohn’s disease most commonly affects this portion of the gastrointestinal tract.
What is the terminal ileum?
Cloudy urine and a positive nitrite test indicate infection by this type of organism.
What are gram-negative bacteria (e.g., E. coli)?
Severe pyelonephritis may cause this systemic complication characterized by hypotension and tachycardia.
What is sepsis?
This pre-op test evaluates cardiac electrical activity.
What is an ECG?
Patients with PUD should avoid this common over-the-counter medication class because it inhibits prostaglandins.
What are NSAIDs?
Gastritis is often caused by this lifestyle factor that irritates the stomach lining.
What is alcohol consumption?
This upper urinary tract infection can develop if a simple UTI is left untreated.
What is pyelonephritis?
This diagnostic test provides definitive identification of the causative organism.
What is a urine culture and sensitivity?
The nurse must verify this crucial document before the patient receives pre-op sedatives.
What is informed consent?
A sudden, sharp, severe abdominal pain and rigid abdomen may indicate this life-threatening complication.
What is perforation?
Chronic Crohn’s disease can lead to this type of nutritional imbalance due to malabsorption.
What is vitamin B12 deficiency?
Patients should be taught to wipe in this direction to reduce UTI risk.
What is front to back?
Pyelonephritis in pregnancy increases the risk for this complication requiring hospitalization.
What is preterm labor?
Removal of makeup and nail polish is important preoperatively because it allows accurate monitoring using this device.
What is a pulse oximeter?
This type of ulcer improves with eating and is more common in patients aged 30–50.
What is a duodenal ulcer?
This type of stool is common in Crohn’s due to mucosal inflammation and fat malabsorption.
What is steatorrhea?
This medication class is often avoided in older adults with recurrent UTIs because it increases the risk of tendon rupture.
What are fluoroquinolones?
This inflammatory marker is often elevated in acute pyelonephritis and helps indicate systemic infection.
What is C-reactive protein (CRP)?
Anxiety can increase anesthetic requirements; nurses can reduce anxiety by using this pre-op therapeutic approach.
What is providing clear, factual information and active reassurance?
Triple therapy for H. pylori usually includes two antibiotics and this medication class.
What are proton pump inhibitors?
Erosive gastritis can lead to this complication signaled by hematemesis and melena.
What is upper GI bleeding?