URINARY

TRACT
INFECTION
RAMOS,EIA MARIE
RIVERA, ALLYSA JANE
TABAS, YVA BHAVES

By Group 8
DESCRIPTION OF THE DISEASE

Urinary
 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

For infection to occur, bacteria must gain access to the bladder,

attach to and colonize the epithelium of the urinary tract to avoid
being washed out with voiding, evade host defense mechanisms, and
initiate inflammation. Many UTIs result from fecal organisms
ascending from the perineum to the urethra and the bladder and then
adhering to the mucosal surfaces.
 SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

UTI symptoms vary depending on the infection's

location and severity. Uncomplicated lower UTIs
may include burning, urinary frequency, urgency,
nocturia, incontinence, and pelvic pain. In older
adults, these symptoms are less common.
Complicated UTIs can range from bacteriuria to
gram-negative sepsis with shock, with lower
treatment response and recurrence. Patients with
catheter-associated UTIs should be evaluated for
urosepsis.
 IDEAL DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

Medical history, physical exam, urinalysis, urine

culture for bacteria, sensitivity testing, imaging (if
needed), cystoscopy (rarely), and additional tests as
required for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
 MEDICAL MANAGEMENT

Management of UTIs typically involves

pharmacologic therapy and patient education. Various
prescribed medication regimens are used to treat UTI.
The American Urological Association (AUA)
guidelines for treatment of UTIs, particularly for
recurrent uncomplicated UTIs in women, guide
medical management.
NURSING INTERVENTION

01 RELIEVING PAIN

MONITORING AND MANAGING

02
POTENTIAL COMPLICATION

ENCOURAGED PT. INCREASED ORAL

03 FLUID INTAKE