Risk Factors
What is the common bacteria that causes UTI?
E.coli
Pain or burning with urination.
What is dysuria?
The first step in nursing process when patient reports UTI symptoms.
What is assessment?
Encourage this daily intake to help flush bacteria.
What is 2–3 liters of fluids (unless contraindicated)?
Women should wipe in this direction.
What is front to back?
This gender is at higher risk for UTI and why?
What is female, due to shorter urethra?
Cloudy, foul-smelling urine is an example of this.
Answer: What is an abnormal urinalysis finding?
This test confirms bacteria in the urine.
What is a urine culture?
Warm compresses can help with this symptom.
What is pain relief?
Patients should do this after sexual intercourse.
What is void (urinate)?
Name one chronic illness that increases UTI risk.
What is diabetes?
The presence of blood in urine.
What is hematuria?
Vital sign that should be closely monitored for sepsis risk.
What is temperature?
Timely removal of this device reduces UTI risk.
What is a catheter?
These types of underwear should be worn to reduce risk.
What is cotton underwear?
Hospitalized patients are at high risk due to this device.
What is a urinary catheter?
Fever and flank pain may indicate this complication.
What is pyelonephritis (kidney infection)?
Two subjective complaints the nurse should ask about.
What are pain (dysuria) and urgency?
Medication class prescribed to treat UTI.
What is antibiotics?
Patients should avoid bladder irritants like these.
What are caffeine and alcohol?
Urinary stasis can result from this condition.
What is urinary retention or obstruction (e.g., enlarged prostate, kidney stone)?
Increased urgency and frequency are due to this bladder irritation.
What is inflammation of the bladder lining (cystitis)?
Objective sign in lab results that indicates infection.
What is positive leukocytes or nitrites in urinalysis?
Pain management may include this type of drug.
What is a urinary analgesic ( pyridium, AZO)
Patients must always do this with prescribed antibiotics.
What is finish the full course?