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Infections of the Urinary Tract

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Which conditions may put a patient at risk for developing a fungal urinary tract infection (UTI)? -AIDS diagnosis - Renal failure -Chronic bacterial infections
Which infections of the urinary tract may manifest systemically as symptoms of fever, chills, and flank pain? -Upper urinary tract infection (UTI) -Acute pyelonephritis
Which urinary symptoms would indicate to the nurse that a urinary tract infection (UTI) has progressed to renal failure? -Oliguria -Flank pain
The nurse is caring for an older adult patient who complains of cloudy urine. Urinalysis indicates a bacteria count of 5 × 102 CFU/mL. The nurse understands that which treatment is most appropriate for this patient? Oral nitrofurantoin therapy
A patient presents with a fever of 102° F, fatigue, nausea, and urinary urgency. On percussion during physical examination, the nurse notes costovertebral tenderness on the left side. Urinalysis indicates bacteriuria. --
Which provider order would the nurse implement first? Administer intravenous (IV) ampicillin.
A patient presents with urinary pain and urgency but no systemic symptoms. Urinalysis indicates a bacteria count of 103 CFU/mL. The patient’s chart indicates no coexisting obstruction or health concern. --
However, the patient has been seen for urinary tract infections (UTIs) five times in the last year. Which antibiotic should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe for this patient? Ciprofloxacin
A patient presents with suprapubic pain, fever, and chills. The nurse notes heart rate of 112 beats/min, blood pressure of 146/88 mm Hg, and oxygen saturation of 100%. Which assessment findings would be most concerning? Elevated white blood cell (WBC) count
A patient who is 5’5” and 180 lb is diagnosed with a urinary tract infection (UTI). The patient reports drinking 50 ounces of water a day and regular bowel movements and urination throughout the day. --
Which additional information should the nurse provide to the patient to help prevent future infections? Tell patient to increase water intake to 90 ounces per day.
The nurse is caring for a patient being treated with ciprofloxacin for a catheter-associated urinary tract infection (UTI). Which assessment finding would be most concerning to the nurse? Costovertebral angle (CVA) tenderness
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