Inflammatory Disorders and Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)

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Which of the following is a potential complication of urinary tract infections?

Pyelonephritis

What is a common clinical manifestation of cystitis?

Suprapubic pain

In pediatric considerations, what might be a symptom seen in preschool children with urinary tract infections?

Fever

What is a gerontological consideration related to urinary tract infections?

<p>Low grade fever may be present</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are common symptoms of urosepsis?

<p>Confusion and behavioral changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of complicated UTI?

<p>'Most common precursor to urosepsis'</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some early signs of antibiotic resistance?

<p>Tachypnea, tachycardia, altered mental status</p> Signup and view all the answers

What may antibiotic resistance lead to if not managed properly?

<p>Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), multi organ failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended therapeutic management for antibiotic resistance based on sensitivity?

<p>Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, nitrofurantoin, cephalexin</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended nursing intervention for managing antibiotic resistance?

<p>Force fluids to maintain hydration</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of patient teaching for managing antibiotic resistance?

<p>Complete full course of antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for patients to void before and after sexual activity in the context of antibiotic resistance?

<p>To reduce the risk of urinary tract infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

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