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LSC Nursing

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Cystitis/UTI   Most common cause-bacteria others virus, fungi and parasites, non infectious-chemicals/radiation, interstitial- unknown cause  
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Factors Contributing to UTI   Obstruction, Stones, DM, Alkalotic Urine, Female gender, Older, Sexual activity, Antibiotic use  
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Cause of UTI/Cystitis   E-Coli, candida, trichomonas, drug/chemical exposure, rad therapy, SLE, Interstitial cystitis- rare, non-infectious, & chronic  
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Complications of UTI/Cystitis   Pyelonephritis, Urosepsis (spreads to bloodstream), Urinary cath- remove asap,  
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Older Adults and UTI's   Increased rate of UTI in women >80, Lack of estrogen, skin & mucous membrane changes, prostate disease increases the risk for men  
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Assessment for UTI   Physical: Frequency, Urgency, Dysuria, Hesitancy initiating urine stream, low back pain, nocturia, incont, hematuria, pyuria, bacturia, retention, suprapubic tenderness, feeling of incomplete emptying  
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Rare Symptoms for UTI   Fever, Chills, N/V, Malaise, Flank Pain  
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Symptoms in Eldery for UTI   Increased mental confusion, frequent unexplained falls, sudden onset of incontinence, signs of urosepsis-fever, tachycardia, tachypnea, hypotension  
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Labs U/A & U/C   look for esterase & nitrate for positive result, clean catch midstream/straight cath, 10mls, UC done only w/complicated UTI, occasional elevated WBC's (increased # of bands)  
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Cystoscopy   for recurrent/chronic uti'sID's abnormalities bladder calculi, diverticuli, urethral strictures & foreign bodies, & trabeculation-abnormal thickening of the bladder walls due to retention & obstruction  
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Nursing Diagnosis for Cystitis   Acute Pain r/t bladder spasms, Deficient Knowledge, Urge urinary incontinence, Risk or impaired Skin integrity. Collaborative: Risk for Sepsis  
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Antimicrobials Drug Therapy for UTI   Sulfonamides: Septra, Bactrim *3 days-21 days, LT for Chronic UTI, TMP:older pt recurrent UTI's after intercourse, Nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin) urinary antiseptic, Estrogen: intravaginal/urethral horm. post menopausal  
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Antimicrobials Drug Therapy for UTI QUINOLONES   Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)& Levofloxacin (Levaquin) "acins"  
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Antimicrobials Drug Therapy for UTI: Penicillans   Amoxicillin (Amoxil)  
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Cephalosporins   Cefadroxil (Duricef), Cefiximine (Suprax), Foxfomycin (Monurol)  
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Other Urinary Drugs   Antiseptics: Nitrourantoin Macrodantin, Analgesics: Phenazophyridine (Pyridium), Antifungals: Amphotercin B- bladder irrigation, Ketoconazole (Nizoral), Antispasmotic Hyoscyamine (Anaspaz)  
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Interventions   Nutrition Therapy: Drink 2-3L/day, Cranberry products, Avoid caffeine (bladder irritant), Pain Relief: Sitz Bath, Pyridium - changes urine to bright red orange  
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Teaching   UTI's often related to Sexual Intercourse: Urinate before/after intercourse, cotton underwear, no douching  
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Urethritis   symptoms similar to UTI, Male: STD's, Women: Post menopausal-tissue change w/low estrogen, Interventions : Antibiotic Therapy, Estrogen (topical)  
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Urethral Strictures   Causes: Obstruction*, STD's, Childbirth, Catheterization, Recurrent UTI's, Incontinence & Retention, Overflow incontinence: overdistended bladder  
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Management Urethral Strictures   Dilation of urethra stricture: temporary, Urethroplasty: remove affected area w/ or w/o grafting, Larger opening, may need to repeat procedures  
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Urinary Incontinence   INVOLUNTARY loss of urine, Normal bladder needs to contract & Urethra need to relax, Stress incontinene most common  
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Stress Incontinence   Small amounts- unable to tighten urethra enough, common after childbith, Kegel's: vaginal pelvic floor muscles thin and weakened  
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Urge Incontinence   bladder contractions, continence override signal  
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Drugs that irritate bladder (Urge Incontinence)   Caffeine, Artificial Sweetners, ETOH, Citric INtake (juices, fruits), Diuretics, Nicotine  
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Mixed Incontinence   Stress & Urge, Mostly found in older women  
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Overflow (Reflex) Incontinence   Overdistended bladder, Leaking, Underactive bladder, obstructions, neurological impairment  
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Functional Incontinence   Cognitive impairment, Dementia  
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Nursing Dx Stress Incontinence   r/t weak pelvic muscles & structural support  
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Nursing Dx: Urge Incontinence   r/t decreased bladder capacity, bladder spasms, diet, & neuro impairment,  
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Nursing Dx: Overflow (Reflex) Incontinence   r/t Neuro Impairment  
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Nursing Dx: Functional Incontinence   r/t impaired cognition or neuro limitations  
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Nursing Dx: Mixed/Total Incontinence   r/t MANY CAUSES  
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Additional Nursing Dx for Incontinence   Social Isolation, Risk For Impaired Skin Integrity, Disturbed Body Image, Risk For Infection  
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Interventions: Stress Incontinence   Diary, Exercise, Kegels, Nutrition: wt. loss, avoid bladder irritating liquids, fruits, Drug Therapy: Estrogen  
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Interventions Stress Incontinence continued   Cone Therapy: Hold weights in place & walk around, 15 min intervals 2x/day with heaviest wt & progress, Behavior Modification, Psychotherapy, Electrical Stim.  
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Surgical Interventions   Reposition bladder & urethra, often have a suprapubic cath in place until can urinate w/o residual volume >50ml  
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Bladder Training vs Habit Training   Improve bladder function for those w/URGE incontinence vs Establishing a predictable pattern for those w/FUNCTIONAL incontinence  
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Interventions for Urge Incontinence   To Prevent/manage Urge, Drug Therapy: Anticholinergis- Propantheline (Pro-banthine), oxybutynin (Ditropan), Tolterodine (Detrol), SE Block Stim of bladder contraction, Tricyclic Antidepressants w/ACh Activity Imipramine (Tofranil) Nortriptyline  
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Interventions for URGE incontinence Cont   Avoid foods w/bladder stimulating or diuretic effects, space fluids (q2hrs), Limit 2hrs before bed, Behavioral: Bladder Training- short intervals, gradually increase, Habit Training: scheduled toileting, Exercise- Kegels, Elec. Stim: vag or rec  
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Interventions for REFLEX (Overflow) Incontinence   Expected Outcome: Achieve Continence, Surgery: prostate removal or genital prolapse repair,  
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Drug Therapy for REFLEX Incontinence   Cholinergic (short-term), Bethenechol Chloride: Urecholine, impacts on bladder tone Increases bladder pressure  
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Behavioral Interventions for Reflex Incontinence   Bladder Compression: Crede Method, Valsala, Double Voiding, Splinting, & Intermittent Self Catheterization  
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Crede Method   Tugging pubic hair, Massage  
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Valsalva   Deeper breathes, exhale (pressure toward bladder)  
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Double-Voiding   Void, repeat in 3-5 minutes  
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Splinting   Pushes cycstocele back into vagina  
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Interventions for Functional Incontinence   Remain Dry- Expected Outcome, Treat reversible causes, Applied devieces: Intravaginalpessaries: Support pelvic floor prolapse, Condom Cath, Penile Clamp Dangers: can cause tissue damage or infection  
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Catheterization   Containment of incontinence: Absorbent pads, briefs, Danger: Skin B/D. Intermittent Cath, Indwelling: Skin B/D, Terminal Illness or critically Ill  
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Interventions for Mixed (Total) Incontinence   A combo of 2 or more types of incontinence, ie: Post Menopausal Women have stress & urge. Dementias: Reflex (overflow) & Functional.  
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Hypercalcemia Primary   Absorptive: Increased intestinal Calcium Absorption, Renal: Decreased renal tubular excretion of calcium  
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Hypercalcemia Secondary   Resorptive: hyperparathyroidism, Vit. D Intox, Renal Tubular Acidosis, prolonged immobilization  
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Hyperoxaluria   Primary: Genetic Secondary: diet-excess oxalate foods ie spinach, rhubarb, swiss chard, beets, cocoa, wheat germs pecans, peanuts, okra, chocolate  
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Hyperuricemia   Primary: Gout Secondary: increased production or decreased clearance of purine from myeloproliferative disorders, thiazide diuretics, carcinoma  
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Struvite   Made of magnesium ammonium phosphate and carbonate apatite; formed by urea splitting by bacteria most commonly proteus mirabilis; needs an alkaline urine to form  
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Cystinuria   Autosomal recessive defect of amino acid metabolism that precipitates insoluble cystine crystals in the urine  
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Assessment of Stones in Urinary Tract   History of having stones, SEVERE PAIN, occurs when moving through tracts, sudden, worse than childbirth, N/V, Diaphoresis, pallor, VS Elevated, BP may be low, pain causes shock  
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What to Avoid for Calcium Oxalate   Spinach, Black Tea, & Rhubarb, Decrease Sodium intake  
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What to Avoid for Calcium Phosphate   Limit animal protein to 5-7 servings/wk, never more than 2/day, may benefit from reduced calcium intake, decrease sodium intake  
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What to Avoid for Struvite (magnesium ammonium phosphate)   Limit high phosphate foods ie: dairy products, organ meats, whole grains.  
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What to avoid for uric acid   Decrease intake of purine sources ie: organ meats, poultry, fish, gravies, red wines, and sardines  
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What to avoid for Cystine   Limit animal protein intake, encourage oral fluid intake (500ml q4hrs during the day 750ml at night)  
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Prevention of stones   Drink 3L H20/day, Exercise/walk, nutrition  
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Bladder CA (Urothelial Cancer)   Hx of smoking, exposure to toxic chemicals, parasite infection, LT use of cytoxan, *BLOODY URINE, Painless, Cystoscopy, Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy of BCG  
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Surgical Procedures   Type of surgery dependent on stage of cancer, CYSTECTOMY is the best chance of cure for larger cancers  
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Ureterostomies   divert directly through the skin surface thru a ureteral skin opening (stoma). After ureterostomy, the pt must wear a pouch  
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Conduits   collect urine in a portion of the intestine, which is then opened onto the skin surface as a stoma. Must wear a pouch.  
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Sigmoidostomies   Divert urine to the large intestine, so NO STOMA is required. The pt excretes urine w/bm's, bowel incontinence may occur.  
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Ileal resevoirs   Divert urine into a surgically created pouch or pocket that functions as a bladder. The stoma is continent and the pt removes urine by regular catheterization.  
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Post Op Care After Ostomy   assess condition of stoma, Kock's pouch, penrose drain removes lymphatic fluid or other secretions, may eed to irrigate to ensure patency, No sensation of bladder fullness, need to learn new cues for voiding, prescibed times or neobladder pressure  
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Teaching Care of Ostomy   Drugs, Nutrition, Stoma, Collection Device, Cath, Observe return demo from pt/caregiver, Men:need to sit to urinate (sigmoid) and impotence after surgery, Empty, b4 going out to any function  
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Bladder Trauma   Most common cause: pelvic fx, stabilize b4 surgical repair, Sexual Assault, Penetrating or blunt injury (gunshot or stabbing), Seat belt (if bladder is full), Interventions, Surgical repair, Cystecotomy  
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