pyelonephritis
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kidney infection
hematuria
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blood in urine
how can staff break the chain of infection?
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by washing in & out of rooms - includes hands and equipment
What are UTI risk factors?
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decreased urination frequency, gender (female), poor hygiene,
confusion/dementia, dehydration, catheters, too tight undergarments,
incontinence, wiping back to front, pregnancy, bubble baths
epidemiology
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study of distribution/cause/control of disease
What is empiric therapy r/t antibiotics?
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broad spectrum antibiotics (depends on s/s/type/provider)
What medications can put a person at risk for elimination issues?
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-antibiotics (increase stool)
-opioids/narcotics (decrease stool)
-diuretics (increase urine)
-iron supplements (decrease stool
What are the signs/symptoms of bowel retention?
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-stool dries & hardens
-constipation
-impaction
-pain/bloating/feeling "full" (can be felt during assessment w light
palpation)
What is prophylactic therapy r/t antibiotics?
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antibiotics given to prevent infections
What is an antimicrobial?
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kidney infection
hematuria
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blood in urine
how can staff break the chain of infection?
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by washing in & out of rooms - includes hands and equipment
What are UTI risk factors?
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decreased urination frequency, gender (female), poor hygiene,
confusion/dementia, dehydration, catheters, too tight undergarments,
incontinence, wiping back to front, pregnancy, bubble baths
epidemiology
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study of distribution/cause/control of disease
What is empiric therapy r/t antibiotics?
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broad spectrum antibiotics (depends on s/s/type/provider)
What medications can put a person at risk for elimination issues?
, Give this one a try later!
-antibiotics (increase stool)
-opioids/narcotics (decrease stool)
-diuretics (increase urine)
-iron supplements (decrease stool
What are the signs/symptoms of bowel retention?
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-stool dries & hardens
-constipation
-impaction
-pain/bloating/feeling "full" (can be felt during assessment w light
palpation)
What is prophylactic therapy r/t antibiotics?
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antibiotics given to prevent infections
What is an antimicrobial?
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