Assignment: Urinary Tract Infections
Assignment: Urinary Tract Infections
Review “Prevention of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Patients with Hip Fractures Through Education of Nurses to Specific Catheter Protocols” from this week’s
Write a 290 word message in which you discuss:
1-How does the process described in this article compare and contrast to any experiences you have had thus far with evidence-based practice in your work setting? Identify and explain the similarities and differences.
2-How well does the process used in this article compare to the Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice Model as described on Theoretical Basis for Nursing?
3-Does your work setting use an evidence-based practice model? If so, summarize the process.
4-What are the advantages, if any, of using a model?
Read instructions: ( Attached you will find the chapter and article of the book that have the information for the discussion. My work setting is a Nursing Home and rehab. am a registered nurse. Discussion must be done from information given. The discussion must be about the questions given above. thank you. )
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in any part of your urinary system — your kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Most infections involve the lower urinary tract — the bladder and the urethra.
Women are at greater risk of developing a UTI than are men. Infection limited to your bladder can be painful and annoying. However, serious consequences can occur if a UTI spreads to your kidneys.
Doctors typically treat urinary tract infections with antibiotics. But you can take steps to reduce your chances of getting a UTI in the first place.
Symptoms
Urinary tract infections don’t always cause signs and symptoms, but when they do they may include:
- A strong, persistent urge to urinate
- A burning sensation when urinating
- Passing frequent, small amounts of urine
- Urine that appears cloudy
- Urine that appears red, bright pink or cola-colored — a sign of blood in the urine
- Strong-smelling urine
- Pelvic pain, in women — especially in the center of the pelvis and around the area of the pubic bone
