NGAMBIRE JEREMIAH YENBAZIEL

DIPLOMA 9

MEDICINE III ASSIGNMENT

QUESTION:

Outline the education you would give to a client suffering from the following conditions;

I. Cystitis
II. Urethritis
III. Prostatitis

ANSWERS

Educating a patient on a condition will entail areas such as the brief description of the condition,
risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, prevention and the various mode of treatments
(medical or surgical).

I. CYSTITIS
 Educate the patient on the common clinical manifestations of the condition (dysuria, pyuria,
nocturia, pelvic pain etc.) and on the need to seek medical help if any symptom is present.
 Educate patient on the need to drink plenty of fluids and frequent micturition.
 Educate patient on how to perform sitz bath to soothe pain or discomfort.
 Educate patient on the treatment regimen, prescribed medications and their intended effects.
Patient should be encouraged to report any adverse effects experienced.
 Educate patient to avoid food substances that irritate the urinary tract. Examples include
coffee, tea, spicy foods, alcohol, caffeinated beverages etc.
 Educate patient to void after sexual intercourse to wash away bacteria.
 Educate patient to maintain a proper personal hygiene.
 II. URETHRITIS
 Educate patient on the need to adhere to the treatment regimen as well as take all prescribed
medications. However, encourage patient to report any adverse effect.
 Educate female patients to wipe from front to back and minimize douching.
 Encourage patient to stay hydrated and urinate frequently.
 Educate patient on the possible symptoms they may experience. Examples are Hematuria,
pain during intercourse, burning sensation during micturition, purulent discharges, frequency
in urine etc.
 Educate patient to avoid indiscriminate and unprotected sex to prevent transmission of
bacteria.
 Encourage patient to drink fruit juices, preferably cranberry juice to acidify urine and help
destroy bacteria
 Minimize stress and physical activity such as cycling, jumping to prevent irritation.

III. PROSTATITIS
 Educate patient on the need to avoid substances that have diuretic effects. These include
caffeinated beverages, alcohol, chocolate and spicy foods.
 Unless contraindicated, educate patient to consume more fluids as this will help to flush out
bacteria and minimize constipation.
 Encourage warm baths to relieve pain in the perineal area and lower back.
 Educate patient to consume high protein diets and vegetables rich in fibre to help maintain a
healthy prostate and soften stool to avoid straining at stools.
 To minimize discomfort, patient is advised to avoid sitting for a prolonged time period.
 Educate patient to void after sexual intercourse to wash away bacteria.
 Educate patient on the various treatments of the condition and the need to co–operate.
 Educate patient on the clinical manifestations associated with this condition. Some common
manifestations are flank pain, painful sensation when urinating, dysuria, tender prostate gland
etc.