TOPIC: URINARY TRACT INFECTION.

SUBMITTED TO: RESPECTED AISHA MAM

RESPECTED ZAREEFA MADAM

SUBJECT: PAEDRITIC NURSING PRACTICAL

CLASS: M.SC NURSING 1st. YEAR.

VENUE: WARD 7.

STUDENT HEALTH EDUCATOR: ULFAT AMIN

HEALTH EDUCATION GIVEN TO: GROUP OF ATTENDENTS.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

1. To conducts the health education effectively & efficiently.

2. To develop teaching skills.
3. To develop skills in making AV aids.
4. To take participation from the group.
5. To motivate the group for active participation.
6. To learn to develop beginning skills in evaluating group participation.

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Time in Specific Content T/L AV Evaluati
minutes Objectives Activity Aid on
1 min Introduces I ULFAT AMIN student of Msc Paediatric Nursing would like to give you
self & the information about Urinary Tract Information which is common in young
topic children.
2 min Defines UTI is an infection that affects part of the urinary tract. UTIs may go untreated Lecture PPT What is
Urinary Tract because the symptoms may not be obvious to the children or to parents. These cum UTI?
Infection infections can lead to serious health problems UTIs may be lower urinary discussi
tract( which includes the bladder & structures below the bladder) or the upper on
urinary tract ( which includes the kidneys& ureters)

3 min Explains the Normal urine has no germs (bacteria).However; bacteria can get into the urinary Explanat PPT What are
causes of tract from two sources: the skin around the rectum, genitals & the blood stream ion by the
UTI? from other parts of the body. Bacteria may cause in any or all parts of the urinary educator causes
tract, including the urethra ( called urethritis), bladder ( called ‘cystitis’’) & of UTI?
kidneys( called ‘’pyelonephritis’’)
- The frequency of UTIs in girls is much more than boys because of short Clients/
urethra. The uncircumcised boys have more risk than circumcised boys. patients
- Waiting too long to urinate. are
- Sexual intercourse. listening
- Kidney stones
- Pregnancy , diabetes etc

3min Lists the Symptoms of UTIs may include the following: Lecture PPT List the
signs &  Fever cum signs &
symptoms of  Pain or burning during urination discussi sympto
UTI.  Needs to urinate more often or difficult getting urine out. on ms?
 Urgent need to urinate, or wetting of underwear or bedding by a child who
knows how to use the toilet.
 Vomiting , refusal to eat
 Abdominal pain
 Side or back pain
 Cloudy or bloody urine

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  Foul-smelling urine
 Unexplained & persistent irritability in an infant
 Poor growth in an infant.
4 min Explains the  Ask about your child’s symptoms Lecture Tell me
diagnosis of  Ask about any family history of urinary tract problems cum how to
UTIs?  Examine your child discussi diagnose
 Get a urine sample to identify the bacteria or other abnormalities on UTI?
10 min Explains the  Understand the cause. Lecture PPT Tell me
prevention of  Practice good hygiene, always wipe from front to back. cum how we
UTIs?  Drink plenty of fluids i.e 6-8 glasses/ day to flush out bacteria. discussi can
 Empty bladder completely as soon as you feel to urge or at least every on prevent
three hours. UTIs?
 Wash hands before and after defecation.
 Wash Perineal area after each bowel movement.
 Undergarments should be changed daily
 Wear cotton underwear because cotton doesn’t trap moisture.
 Exchange sanitary pads frequently during menstruation.
 After intercourse urinate as soon as possible.
 Ensure circumcision for male child mostly effective in first 40 days of
life.
 If child is on treatment ensure reliance of treatment.
 Avoid irritants like caffiene, cola , spices etc
 Avoid sharing of clothes especially of undergarments
 Before using toilet one should flush the toilet & also after using toilet.
 Toilet utensils should be clean.
 If prescribed, test urine for presence of bacteria.
 Shower rather than bathe in tub because bacteria in the bath water may
enter the urethra.
 Notify the primary health care provider if fever occurs or if signs &
symptoms persist.
 Catheterization should be done under sterile technique.

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2 Summarizes To conclude my topic, I gave you information about UTI, its cause, S/S
minutes and and causes.
concludes the So, by maintaining personal hygiene we can get rid of number of
topic. infections.

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