Week 10 discussion
Urinary Tract
Infections
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are caused by bacteria—most
often Escherichia coli. However, certain viruses, fungi, and parasites can also
lead to infection. The infection can affect the lower and upper urinary tract,
including the urethra, prostate (in males), bladder, ureter, and kidney. Due to
the progression of the disease and human anatomy, symptoms present differently
among the sexes as well as among age groups. It is important to understand how
these factors, as well as others, impact the pathophysiology of UTIs. Advanced
practice nurses must have this foundation in order to properly diagnose
patients.
To prepare:
Review Chapter 29 in the Huether and McCance text. Identify
the pathophysiology of lower and upper urinary tract infections. Consider the
similarities and differences between the two types of infections.
Select two of the following patient factors: genetics,
gender, ethnicity, age, or behavior. Reflect on how the factors you selected
might impact the pathophysiology of the infections, as well as the diagnosis of
and treatment for the infections.
By Day 3
Post a description of the pathophysiology of lower and upper
urinary tract infections, including their similarities and differences. Then
explain how the factors you selected might impact the pathophysiology of the
infections, as well as the diagnosis of and treatment for the infections.
Read a selection of your colleagues’ responses.
By Day 6
Respond to at least two of your colleagues on two different
days who selected at least one different factor than you, in one or more of the
following ways:
Offer alternative diagnoses and prescription of treatment
options for urinary tract infections.
Share an insight from having read your colleague’s posting,
synthesizing the information to provide new perspectives.
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