Question

Create a scenario with factors that put patient at risk for an UTI infection. At a nursing home

Answer 1

The urinary tract infections (UTIs) in the children occur due to incomplete bladder emptying due to the congenital abnormalities, but mostly due to postponing emptying bladder due to other activities (for example playing continuously).

• Elderly are at high risk of UTIs (mostly due to the other health conditions and reduced immunity), but not necessarily present the classic symptoms of UTI infection. They experience change in urinary habits, urinary incontinence, urinary retention, loss of appetite, and others.
• Females are at higher risk of UTIs as their ureters are short in length
• Diabetes
• Incomplete bladder emptying

The risk factors for acquiring UTI in a nursing home include,

• Exposure to the patients carrying resistant microbial strains causing UTI's
• Unhygienic conditions (for example, the patients with memory defects and disabilities cannot maintain hygiene conditions)
• Using common toilateries
• Patients with disabilities, and urinary incontinence