Medication
What is the mechanism of action of Methenamine (Hiprex) in preventing urinary tract infections?
It converts into formaldehyde in acidic urine, which kills bacteria in the urinary tract.
Describe a Stage 4 pressure injury.
Full-thickness tissue loss with exposed bone, tendon, or muscle. It often includes foul odor, pus, or liquid oozing from the sore.
Why do nephrostomy tubes increase infection risk?
They create a direct pathway for bacteria to enter the urinary system.
High BUN, high creatinine, and low GFR indicate what?
Decreased kidney function.
What does rhonchi sound like?
A low-pitched, coarse, snoring or gurgling sound caused by mucus or secretions in the larger airways. It may improve after coughing.