Urinary Tract Infection
Paul, age 72, was admitted with benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) and difficulty starting a stream of urine. A foley was inserted 1 week ago. Today, Paul's temperature is at 100.6, p=88, r=22, B/P=162/84. He complains of burning, and his urine is cloudy with a distinct odor. He states he's not hungry, but is drinking fluids with reminder.
What medications or treatments might you expect to be
ordered for the patient based on the scenario?
What nursing interventions and rationales would be important? What
would be the expected outcome for this client?
Answer: The medication should be prescribed for the infection such as Cephalexin as the patient is having Urinary tract infection due to which he is having symptoms such as burning sensation, cloudy urine etc.
The nursing intervention includes as:
Desired outcomes: To have normal WBC count, decrease in the risk factors, eliminate the burning sensation.
Intervention: Nurse should identify the risk factors.
Rationale: The risk factors may be improper hygiene, catheter use, or blockage of Urinary tract.
Intervention: Ask the client to take the medicines on time and complete the course.
Rationale: incomplete course of medication may result in to re- infection.
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