NURSING CARE PLAN (URINARY TRACT INFECTION)

ASSESSME NT SUBJECTIVE : Masakit ang pagihi ko (I feel pain whenever I urinate) as verbalized by the patient. OBJECTIVE: Facial grimace. Restlessness . V/S taken as follows: T: 36.2 P: 82 R: 21 BP: 150/80 Pain scale: 6/10

DIAGNOSIS
Acute pain related to biological factors such as trauma or activity of disease process

INFERENCE
A urinary tract infection (UTI) may occur in the bladder, where it is called cystitis, or in the urethra, where it is called urethritis. Upper tract infection results in pyelonephritis. Most UTIs result from ascending infections by bacteria that have entered through the urinary meatus but some may be caused by hematogenous spread. UTIs are much common in females because the shorter female urethra makes

PLANNING
After 8 hours of nursing interventions, the patients pain will be relieved or controlled.

INTERVENTI ON
Independent: Assess pain, noting location, intensity (scale of (0 10), duration. Encourage increased fluid intake. Investigate report of bladder fullness. Observe for changes in mental status, behavior or level of consciousness. Provide comfort measure like back rub, helpingpatient assume position of Comfort.

RATIONALE
Provides information to aid in determining choice or effectiveness of interventions. Increased hydration flushes bacteria and toxins. Urinary retention may develop, causing tissue distention and potentiates risk for further infection. Accumulation of uremic waste and electrolyte imbalances may be toxic

EVALUATIO N
After 8 hours of nursing interventions, the patients pain will be relieved or controlled.

NURSING CARE PLAN (URINARY TRACT INFECTION) them more vulnerable to entry of organisms from surrounding structures (penis,rectum) . to the CNS. Suggest use of relaxation technique and deep breathing exercises. Encourage use of sitz baths, warm soaks to the perineum. Collaborative: Administer antibacterial as prescribed.

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