Chapter 27 Nursing Care of Clients with Urinary Tract Disorders

Cystitis
Inflammation of the bladder Most commonly caused by bacteria that move up the urinary tract from the external urethra to the bladder, viruses, fungi, or parasites Catheter-related infections common during hospital stay

UTI

Manifestations of UTI

Urinary Tract Infection

Cystitis
n Dysuria n Frequency n Urgency n Nocturia n Pyuria n Hematuria n Subrapubic

discomfort

COLLABORATIVE MANAGEMENT DRUG THERAPY

Urinary antiseptics Antibiotics Analgesics Antispasmodics Antifungal agents Long-term antibiotic therapy for chronic, recurring infections

Nonsurgical Management
Urinary elimination Diet therapy - fluids, possible intake of cranberry juice preventively, avoid bladder irritating foods Other pain relief measures, such as warm sitz baths