Family, Social, Cultural, and Religious Influences on Child Health Promotion
Family, Social, Cultural, and Religious Influences on Child Health Promotion Family Systems Theory A change in any part of a family system affects all other parts of the family Family Stress Theory Stress is an inevitable part of family life and any event can be stressful on the family Developmental Theory Families develop and change […]
How to Protect Yourself from the Delta Variant : WHO
WHO Recommends the following : What to do to keep yourself and others safe from COVID-19 Maintain at least a 1-metre distance between yourself and others to reduce your risk of infection when they cough, sneeze or speak. Maintain an even greater distance between yourself and others when indoors. The further away, the better. Make […]
Delta Variant – What It Is And Why it Matters
What is the Delta Variant and how does it compare to the original COVID-19? The Delta Variant is a new strain of the virus that’s taking over the country, according to recent studies. While the original strain of COVID-19 has been much more active in Texas, there’s been a recent spike in cases of Delta […]
Delta Variant of COVID-19
The highly contagious delta variant is causing a surge in new cases. Here’s what you need to know about how to keep yourself and your family safe. It’s not clear how many of these breakthrough infections are from delta variant cases, but it has quickly become the dominant variant in circulation. Find a vaccine that […]
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Urinary Tract Infection : Nursing Management
Nursing Management Nursing Assessment Subjective Data Important Health Information Past health history: Previous urinary tract infection. Urinary calculi, reflux, strictures, or retention. Neurogenic bladder, pregnancy, benign prostatic hyperplasia, bladder cancer, sexually transmitted infection. Medications: Antibiotics, anticholinergics, antispasmodics Surgery or other treatments: Recent urologic instrumentation (catheterization, cystoscopy) Functional Health Patterns Health perception–health management: Urinary hygiene practices. […]
Urinary Tract Infection : Diagnostic Studies
Diagnostic Studies History and physical examination Dipstick urinalysis Identify presence of nitrites, WBCs, and leukocyte esterase Urine culture Urine for culture and sensitivity (if indicated) Clean-catch sample preferred Specimen by catheterization or suprapubic needle aspiration more accurate Determine bacteria susceptibility to antibiotics Imaging studies Ultrasound CT scan (CT urogram) Drug Therapy Antibiotics Selected on empiric […]
Urinary Tract Infection : Clinical Manifestations
Clinical Manifestations Painful urination Abdominal or back pain Fever Sepsis Decreased kidney function in some cases of pyelonephritis Symptoms related Storage: Urinary frequency Abnormally frequent (more often than every 2 hours) Urgency Sudden, strong desire to void immediately Incontinence Loss or leakage or urine Bladder storage Nocturia Waking up two or more times at night […]
Urinary Tract Infection : Etiology and Pathophysiology
Urinary Tract Infection Etiology and Pathophysiology Urinary tract above urethra normally sterile Defense mechanisms exist to maintain sterility/prevent UTIs Complete emptying of bladder Ureterovesical junction competence Ureteral peristaltic activity Defense mechanisms Acidic pH (less than 6.0) High urea concentration Abundant glycoproteins Predisposing factors to UTI: Factors increasing urinary stasis Intrinsic obstruction (stone, tumor of […]