Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Prevention and Management
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What is the rationale behind completing the prescribed antibiotic regimen for UTI?

  • To minimize the importance of taking all antibiotics
  • To prevent recurrent infections and resistant bacteria (correct)
  • To reduce the number of follow-up appointments
  • To experience immediate relief of symptoms within 24 hours

    • Why is it important to teach measures to prevent future UTIs to patients?

  • To complicate their self-management
  • To reduce their risk for future infections (correct)
  • To ensure they understand the disease process
  • To increase the number of UTI cases

    • How can missed antibiotic doses affect the effectiveness of UTI treatment?

  • By causing immediate symptom relief
  • By reducing the blood levels of antibiotics and their effectiveness (correct)
  • By ensuring complete eradication of bacteria
  • By increasing the chances of over-treatment

    • What is the purpose of a follow-up urine culture after completing antibiotic therapy for UTI?

    <p>To confirm complete eradication of bacteria (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected outcome for the patient in terms of urinary elimination?

    <p>Urine should return to clear yellow within 48 hours (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should patients be instructed to avoid caffeinated drinks, citrus juices, and artificial sweeteners?

    <p>To reduce the risk of bladder irritation and increased urinary urgency (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to use strict aseptic technique when inserting a urinary catheter?

    <p>To prevent introduction of bacteria into the bladder (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of instilling anesthetic lubricating gel into the urethra before catheter insertion?

    <p>To ensure a smoother catheter insertion process (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the rationale behind maintaining gravity flow in a urinary drainage system?

    <p>To prevent reflux of urine into the bladder from the drainage system. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should antiseptic preparations only be used as ordered for catheter care?

    <p>They can dry perineal tissues and reduce normal flora. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be emphasized when teaching self-management to prevent UTIs?

    <p>How to obtain a midstream clean-catch urine specimen. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the rationale for using anaesthetic gel in catheter care?

    <p>To protect fragile urethral tissues from trauma. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Painless haematuria is a presenting sign in 75% of urinary tract ______

    <p>tumors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Significant weight loss can be a manifestation of urinary tract ______

    <p>tumors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Colicky pain is associated with ______ tumours

    <p>ureteral</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Urinary frequency and urgency are common signs of urinary tract ______

    <p>tumors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Urinalysis is used to evaluate for ______

    <p>haematuria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cystoscopy and ureteroscopy provide a definitive diagnosis of urinary tract ______

    <p>tumors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To reduce the risk for infection, the nurse should maintain separate closed drainage systems and keep drainage bags lower than the ______.

    <p>kidney</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Teaching about impaired immune function and urine cloudiness due to the effects of urine on ileal mucosa helps in masking usual signs of ______.

    <p>UTI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Monitoring for signs of infection in a patient with urinary tract tumor includes watching for cloudy or foul-smelling urine and general ______.

    <p>malaise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Teaching patients about signs and symptoms of infection and self-care measures to prevent UTI is an important nursing intervention to help reduce the risk of ______.

    <p>infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Maintaining activity level helps prevent urinary stasis and bone resorption, reducing the risk of developing urinary ______.

    <p>stones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Teaching self-care includes taking medications as prescribed to reduce the risk of recurrent urinary ______.

    <p>infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Patients should be educated about the relationship between UTIs and urolithiasis to emphasize the importance of prompt treatment to reduce the risk of developing urinary ______.

    <p>stones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In cases like Mr. Wong's with urinary tract tumors, a radical cystectomy may be necessary to remove the cancerous growth and establish a continent urinary ______.

    <p>diversion</p> Signup and view all the answers

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