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UTI/Urosepsis Patient: Jean Kelly, 82 years old Primary Concept: Infection Interrelated Concepts (In order of emphasis): 1. Perfusion 2. Fluid & Electrolyte Balance 3. Thermoregulation 4. Clinical Jud gment 5. Patient Education 6. Communication History of Present Problem: Jean Kelly is an 82-year-old woman who has been feeling more fatigued the last 3 days & has had a fever the last 24 hrs. She reports a painful, burning sensation when she urinates as well as frequency of urination the last week. Her daughter became concerned & brought her to the ED when she did not know what day it was. She is mentally alert with no history of confusion. While taking her bath today, she was weak & unable to get out of the tub & used her personal life alert button to call for medical assistance. Personal/Social History: Jean lives independently in a senior apartment retirement community. She is widowed & has two daughters who are active & involved in her life.