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 30 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.
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.
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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are caused by bacteria—most often
1. 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 30 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.
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.
